NUR 2392 | NUR2392 Exam II MDC II |
Multidimensional Nursing 2 Exam 2 |
Correctly Answered | Updated 2024/2025
Diseases that can cause respiratory acidosis
- Correct Answer - Asthma, COPD, acute pulmonary edema,
obesity, drugs
Plan of care for a client diagnosed with metabolic alkalosis
- Correct Answer - * Treat underlying cause (stop suctioning,
diuretics)
· Restore normal fluid volume and replace K+
· Monitor potassium and calcium levels
· Watch for signs of respiratory distress
· Give antiemetics for vomiting
Plan of care for a client with metabolic acidosis
- Correct Answer - Hydration
Monitor intake and output
Monitory K+ levels
Initiate seizure precaution
Drug therapy
Insulin to treat DKA
,~ Monitor for hypovolemia due to polyuria
Antidiarrheals
Bicarbonate
Kushmall's Respirations
- Correct Answer - Intense labored breathing common in
metabolic acidosis and DKA
What is the bodies response to acidosis?
- Correct Answer - To get rid of more carbonic acid and hold on
to as much bicarbonate base in the kidneys
1st step in assess ABG's
- Correct Answer - Examine the pH
Electrolyte imbalance associated with end stage renal failure
- Correct Answer - · Potassium- Hyperkalemia
Calcium lab values
- Correct Answer - 9.0-10.5 (Call 911)
Chloride lab value
- Correct Answer - 98-106 (95-105 degrees outside you will
want to swim in a chlorinated pool)
, Magnesium lab values
- Correct Answer - 1.8-2.6 (Magnifying glass makes the picture
1.5-2.5 times bigger)
Phosphorus lab values
- Correct Answer - 2.5-4.5 (Phos phor us 4 + 2 just remember
to add .5 to the end)
Which findings should a nurse find with Aspirin toxicity-
Respiratory alkalosis/ Metabolic acidosis
- Correct Answer - Respiratory Alkalosis:
· Rapid breathing: respiratory rate higher than 20
· Confusion
· Fatigue
· Tachycardia
· Tetany (spasms)
· EKG changes
· Muscle cramps
· Positive Chvostek's sign
Metabolic Acidosis:
· Deep, rapid breathing (Kussmaul respirations)
· Confusion
Multidimensional Nursing 2 Exam 2 |
Correctly Answered | Updated 2024/2025
Diseases that can cause respiratory acidosis
- Correct Answer - Asthma, COPD, acute pulmonary edema,
obesity, drugs
Plan of care for a client diagnosed with metabolic alkalosis
- Correct Answer - * Treat underlying cause (stop suctioning,
diuretics)
· Restore normal fluid volume and replace K+
· Monitor potassium and calcium levels
· Watch for signs of respiratory distress
· Give antiemetics for vomiting
Plan of care for a client with metabolic acidosis
- Correct Answer - Hydration
Monitor intake and output
Monitory K+ levels
Initiate seizure precaution
Drug therapy
Insulin to treat DKA
,~ Monitor for hypovolemia due to polyuria
Antidiarrheals
Bicarbonate
Kushmall's Respirations
- Correct Answer - Intense labored breathing common in
metabolic acidosis and DKA
What is the bodies response to acidosis?
- Correct Answer - To get rid of more carbonic acid and hold on
to as much bicarbonate base in the kidneys
1st step in assess ABG's
- Correct Answer - Examine the pH
Electrolyte imbalance associated with end stage renal failure
- Correct Answer - · Potassium- Hyperkalemia
Calcium lab values
- Correct Answer - 9.0-10.5 (Call 911)
Chloride lab value
- Correct Answer - 98-106 (95-105 degrees outside you will
want to swim in a chlorinated pool)
, Magnesium lab values
- Correct Answer - 1.8-2.6 (Magnifying glass makes the picture
1.5-2.5 times bigger)
Phosphorus lab values
- Correct Answer - 2.5-4.5 (Phos phor us 4 + 2 just remember
to add .5 to the end)
Which findings should a nurse find with Aspirin toxicity-
Respiratory alkalosis/ Metabolic acidosis
- Correct Answer - Respiratory Alkalosis:
· Rapid breathing: respiratory rate higher than 20
· Confusion
· Fatigue
· Tachycardia
· Tetany (spasms)
· EKG changes
· Muscle cramps
· Positive Chvostek's sign
Metabolic Acidosis:
· Deep, rapid breathing (Kussmaul respirations)
· Confusion
