NUR 172 QUIZ FINAL UPDATED EXAM
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⩥ What is the normal range for pH?
Answer: 7.35-7.45
⩥ What is the normal range for PaCO₂?
Answer: 35-45 mmHg
⩥ What is the normal range for HCO₃?
Answer: 22-26 mEq/L
⩥ What does a low pH indicate?
Answer: Acidosis
⩥ What does a high pH indicate?
Answer: Alkalosis
⩥ What is the primary cause of respiratory acidosis?
, Answer: Hypoventilation
⩥ What causes respiratory alkalosis?
Answer: Hyperventilation
⩥ What causes metabolic acidosis?
Answer: DKA
⩥ What causes metabolic alkalosis?
Answer: Vomiting
⩥ What is an isotonic solution?
Answer: Fluid that stays in blood vessels.
⩥ What are examples of isotonic fluids?
Answer: Normal saline and Lactated Ringers.
⩥ What is a hypotonic solution?
Answer: Fluid moves into cells.
⩥ What is an example of a hypotonic fluid?
Answer: 0.45% NS.
SCRIPT ALL TESTED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS REVIEW
SHEET TOP RATED GUARANTEED TO PASS
⩥ What is the normal range for pH?
Answer: 7.35-7.45
⩥ What is the normal range for PaCO₂?
Answer: 35-45 mmHg
⩥ What is the normal range for HCO₃?
Answer: 22-26 mEq/L
⩥ What does a low pH indicate?
Answer: Acidosis
⩥ What does a high pH indicate?
Answer: Alkalosis
⩥ What is the primary cause of respiratory acidosis?
, Answer: Hypoventilation
⩥ What causes respiratory alkalosis?
Answer: Hyperventilation
⩥ What causes metabolic acidosis?
Answer: DKA
⩥ What causes metabolic alkalosis?
Answer: Vomiting
⩥ What is an isotonic solution?
Answer: Fluid that stays in blood vessels.
⩥ What are examples of isotonic fluids?
Answer: Normal saline and Lactated Ringers.
⩥ What is a hypotonic solution?
Answer: Fluid moves into cells.
⩥ What is an example of a hypotonic fluid?
Answer: 0.45% NS.