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The nurse is caring for a Metabolic alkalosis
client with the following
ABG's of pH of 7.49, PC02
45 and HCO3 30. The
nurse interprets this as
which of the following?
The nurse is performing a Decubitus pressure ulcer
skin assessment and notes
a red area on the client
coccyx that does not
blanch but has no broken
skin the nurse correctly
documents this as which
of the following?
Which of the following Hypercapnia
describes:
carbon dioxide levels in
the blood increase
lowering pH and
stimulating the respiratory
center resulting in
increased rate and depth
of respirations and
hyperventilation?
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Which of the following Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
would be considered an Pernicious anemia
autoimmune disease? AIDs
The nurse is caring for a Diabetic Retinopathy
client with longstanding
Type 2 diabetes which of
the following is a potential
long-term complication of
the disease?
What is the common · Feeling of pressure in chest
warnings of a myocardial · Nausea
infarction? Select all that · Anxiety & Fear
apply · Diaphoresis (sweating), SOB
Which of the following are · Exercise intolerance and Dysrhythmias
the cardinal signs of
congestive heart failure?
The nurse has a client with The heart is unable to pump sufficient blood to meet
heart failure the client the metabolic needs of the body
would like the nurse to
explain what the diagnosis
means. Which of the
following responses
should the nurse make?
A client with obstructive Cyanosis
pulmonary disease COPD
presents to the
emergency room with
difficulty breathing. The
physical examination
reveals bluish skin
nailbeds and mucous
membranes. Which term
correctly describes this
condition?
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The nurse is assessing a Asthma
client and notes wheezing
and a cough. The client
uses accessory muscles
during breathing. The
primary health care
provider provides
bronchodilators and
corticosteroids in the form
of inhalers. The nurse
should recognize that a
client is most likely
experiencing which of the
following?
The nurse is reading a Decreased leukocytes
client's history and notes
that the client has a history
of leukopenia the nurse
interprets this to mean that
the client has which of the
following?
Which of the following is right atrium -> right ventricle -> pulmonary artery -
the correct sequence or >lungs ->pulmonary vein-> left atrium-> left ventricle->
pathway for blood flow aorta
through the heart?
The nurse is teaching a Hyperglycemia causes endothelial degeneration
client that diabetes causes leading to Acura Cirrhosis
a higher risk of developing
coronary artery disease
because of which of the
following?
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Patho-NSG-120 Final Exam study guide
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Terms in this set (86)
The nurse is caring for a Metabolic alkalosis
client with the following
ABG's of pH of 7.49, PC02
45 and HCO3 30. The
nurse interprets this as
which of the following?
The nurse is performing a Decubitus pressure ulcer
skin assessment and notes
a red area on the client
coccyx that does not
blanch but has no broken
skin the nurse correctly
documents this as which
of the following?
Which of the following Hypercapnia
describes:
carbon dioxide levels in
the blood increase
lowering pH and
stimulating the respiratory
center resulting in
increased rate and depth
of respirations and
hyperventilation?
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Which of the following Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
would be considered an Pernicious anemia
autoimmune disease? AIDs
The nurse is caring for a Diabetic Retinopathy
client with longstanding
Type 2 diabetes which of
the following is a potential
long-term complication of
the disease?
What is the common · Feeling of pressure in chest
warnings of a myocardial · Nausea
infarction? Select all that · Anxiety & Fear
apply · Diaphoresis (sweating), SOB
Which of the following are · Exercise intolerance and Dysrhythmias
the cardinal signs of
congestive heart failure?
The nurse has a client with The heart is unable to pump sufficient blood to meet
heart failure the client the metabolic needs of the body
would like the nurse to
explain what the diagnosis
means. Which of the
following responses
should the nurse make?
A client with obstructive Cyanosis
pulmonary disease COPD
presents to the
emergency room with
difficulty breathing. The
physical examination
reveals bluish skin
nailbeds and mucous
membranes. Which term
correctly describes this
condition?
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The nurse is assessing a Asthma
client and notes wheezing
and a cough. The client
uses accessory muscles
during breathing. The
primary health care
provider provides
bronchodilators and
corticosteroids in the form
of inhalers. The nurse
should recognize that a
client is most likely
experiencing which of the
following?
The nurse is reading a Decreased leukocytes
client's history and notes
that the client has a history
of leukopenia the nurse
interprets this to mean that
the client has which of the
following?
Which of the following is right atrium -> right ventricle -> pulmonary artery -
the correct sequence or >lungs ->pulmonary vein-> left atrium-> left ventricle->
pathway for blood flow aorta
through the heart?
The nurse is teaching a Hyperglycemia causes endothelial degeneration
client that diabetes causes leading to Acura Cirrhosis
a higher risk of developing
coronary artery disease
because of which of the
following?
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