NUR 275 Final Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
What is the normal pH of blood? - ✔✔7.35-7.45
What is the normal PaCO2 level? - ✔✔35-45
What is the normal HCO3 (bicarbonate) level? - ✔✔22-26
What acid-base imbalance would a client experiencing an asthma attack be at risk for? -
✔✔Respiratory Acidosis
What types of triggers can cause HHS or DKA? - ✔✔Trauma, Injury, or Infection
Define Green peak flow zone. - ✔✔80-100% of clients personal best
Define Yellow peak flow zone. - ✔✔50-79% of the clients personal best
Define Red peak flow zone. - ✔✔Below 50% of clients personal best
What is the purpose of a spacer with an MDI? - ✔✔To increase dosage administered for
a better therapeutic effect
What long-term asthma medication puts a client at risk for thrush? - ✔✔Inhaled
corticosteroids
What is the pathophysiology of an asthma attack? - ✔✔A trigger irritates the immune
response, bronchiole becomes inflamed and smooth muscle constricts, mucous
secretions narrow the airway
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, Multiple episodes of vomiting would lead to which acid-base imbalance? -
✔✔Metabolic Alkalosis
What would the nurse advise against for foot care of a client with diabetes? - ✔✔Hot
water, clipping nails to the skin, and lotion between the toes
What nursing education would you provide to a client with asthma and current peak
flow reading in the yellow zone? - ✔✔Take your rescue inhaler and then recheck peak
flow
What is the priority action with someone admitted with severely elevated glucose
levels? - ✔✔Fluid Replacement
What is the pathophysiology of dumping syndrome? - ✔✔Food quickly fills the small
intestine releasing digestive enzymes which then triggers a huge influx of insulin
putting the client into hypoglycemia
What are the three short-acting asthma medications? - ✔✔Bronchodilators - Albuterol,
Anticholinergics - Ipartropium, IV Corticosteroids - Methylprednisone
What complication should the nurse assess for in a client taking a sulfonylurea
medication? - ✔✔Hypoglycemia
What type of insulin can not be mixed with other insulins? - ✔✔Long-acting (glargine)
What is the most common side effect of the beta agonists? - ✔✔Tachycardia - Other
symptoms include muscle tremors, anxiety, and palpitations
How many lbs a week is recommended in weight loss? - ✔✔1-2 lbs
What are the 5 criteria for metabolic syndrome? - ✔✔Hypertension, Low HDL, High
LDL, Increased waist circumference, Increased fasting blood glucose
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Answers 100% Pass
What is the normal pH of blood? - ✔✔7.35-7.45
What is the normal PaCO2 level? - ✔✔35-45
What is the normal HCO3 (bicarbonate) level? - ✔✔22-26
What acid-base imbalance would a client experiencing an asthma attack be at risk for? -
✔✔Respiratory Acidosis
What types of triggers can cause HHS or DKA? - ✔✔Trauma, Injury, or Infection
Define Green peak flow zone. - ✔✔80-100% of clients personal best
Define Yellow peak flow zone. - ✔✔50-79% of the clients personal best
Define Red peak flow zone. - ✔✔Below 50% of clients personal best
What is the purpose of a spacer with an MDI? - ✔✔To increase dosage administered for
a better therapeutic effect
What long-term asthma medication puts a client at risk for thrush? - ✔✔Inhaled
corticosteroids
What is the pathophysiology of an asthma attack? - ✔✔A trigger irritates the immune
response, bronchiole becomes inflamed and smooth muscle constricts, mucous
secretions narrow the airway
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, Multiple episodes of vomiting would lead to which acid-base imbalance? -
✔✔Metabolic Alkalosis
What would the nurse advise against for foot care of a client with diabetes? - ✔✔Hot
water, clipping nails to the skin, and lotion between the toes
What nursing education would you provide to a client with asthma and current peak
flow reading in the yellow zone? - ✔✔Take your rescue inhaler and then recheck peak
flow
What is the priority action with someone admitted with severely elevated glucose
levels? - ✔✔Fluid Replacement
What is the pathophysiology of dumping syndrome? - ✔✔Food quickly fills the small
intestine releasing digestive enzymes which then triggers a huge influx of insulin
putting the client into hypoglycemia
What are the three short-acting asthma medications? - ✔✔Bronchodilators - Albuterol,
Anticholinergics - Ipartropium, IV Corticosteroids - Methylprednisone
What complication should the nurse assess for in a client taking a sulfonylurea
medication? - ✔✔Hypoglycemia
What type of insulin can not be mixed with other insulins? - ✔✔Long-acting (glargine)
What is the most common side effect of the beta agonists? - ✔✔Tachycardia - Other
symptoms include muscle tremors, anxiety, and palpitations
How many lbs a week is recommended in weight loss? - ✔✔1-2 lbs
What are the 5 criteria for metabolic syndrome? - ✔✔Hypertension, Low HDL, High
LDL, Increased waist circumference, Increased fasting blood glucose
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