Nur 205 final Exam (Latest Update 2026 /
2027) Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
AND Answers {Grade A} 100% Correct –
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What is a pulmonary embolism? - correct answer clot dislodged from peripheral
venous system into pulmonary arterial system. S/S: dyspnea, sudden chest pain,
tachycardia, low BP, tachypnea, low O2 saturation, cyanosis. Treatment: oxygen, semi-
fowlers position, fluids, monitor vital signs often, ECG, ABG, Heparin, cardiopulmonary
support.
What is the blood PH? - correct answer 7.35-7.45
What is acidic blood PH? - correct answer Below 7.35
What is alkalotic blood PH? - correct answer Above 7.45
What would increased diarrhea do to body PH? - correct answer Acidosis
,What would increased vomitting do to body PH? - correct answer Alkalosis
Normal Range of PCO2 in blood - correct answer 35-45 mmhg
Normal range:
HCO3-
Bicarbonate - correct answer 22-26 meq/L
Where is HCO3- found? - correct answer extracellular fluid
What is Kussmaul breathing? - correct answer rapid, deep, labored breathing
*due to metabolic acidosis*
What is Guillain-Barre syndrome?(respiratory acidosis) - correct answer An
autoimmune disease in which the peripheral nerves become inflammed. Results in
numbness and paralysis in the legs, upper body, and face. Level of independence
depends on extent of paralysis.
,What are the lab values of respiratory Acidosis? - correct answer low ph
Increased PCO2
Increased HCO3- compensation
What are the lab values of respiratory alkalosis? - correct answer high ph
Dec PCO2
Dec HCO3 - compensation
What are the lab values of metabolic acidosis? - correct answer low ph
Low HCO3
Low PCO2 - compensation
What are the lab values of metabolic alkalosis? - correct answer high ph
High HCO3
High PCO2 - compensation
Symptoms of respiratory acidosis - correct answer Rapid, shallow breathing, dyspnea,
disorientation, muscle weakness
, Symptoms of respiratory alkalosis - correct answer lightheadedness, tremors,
tinnitus; panic feeling, difficulty concentrating, sensation of chest tightness; seizures
and circumoral and distal extremity paresthesia's
Symptoms of metabolic acidosis - correct answer -Headache, lethargy
-Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
-Coma
-Death
Symptoms of metabolic alkalosis - correct answer -Respiration slow and shallow
-Hyperactive reflexes ; tetany
-Often related to depletion of electrolytes
-Atrial tachycardia
-Dysrhythmias
Does hypoventilation cause respiratory acidosis or alkalosis? - correct answer
Respiratory Acidosis
2027) Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
AND Answers {Grade A} 100% Correct –
Hondros
What is a pulmonary embolism? - correct answer clot dislodged from peripheral
venous system into pulmonary arterial system. S/S: dyspnea, sudden chest pain,
tachycardia, low BP, tachypnea, low O2 saturation, cyanosis. Treatment: oxygen, semi-
fowlers position, fluids, monitor vital signs often, ECG, ABG, Heparin, cardiopulmonary
support.
What is the blood PH? - correct answer 7.35-7.45
What is acidic blood PH? - correct answer Below 7.35
What is alkalotic blood PH? - correct answer Above 7.45
What would increased diarrhea do to body PH? - correct answer Acidosis
,What would increased vomitting do to body PH? - correct answer Alkalosis
Normal Range of PCO2 in blood - correct answer 35-45 mmhg
Normal range:
HCO3-
Bicarbonate - correct answer 22-26 meq/L
Where is HCO3- found? - correct answer extracellular fluid
What is Kussmaul breathing? - correct answer rapid, deep, labored breathing
*due to metabolic acidosis*
What is Guillain-Barre syndrome?(respiratory acidosis) - correct answer An
autoimmune disease in which the peripheral nerves become inflammed. Results in
numbness and paralysis in the legs, upper body, and face. Level of independence
depends on extent of paralysis.
,What are the lab values of respiratory Acidosis? - correct answer low ph
Increased PCO2
Increased HCO3- compensation
What are the lab values of respiratory alkalosis? - correct answer high ph
Dec PCO2
Dec HCO3 - compensation
What are the lab values of metabolic acidosis? - correct answer low ph
Low HCO3
Low PCO2 - compensation
What are the lab values of metabolic alkalosis? - correct answer high ph
High HCO3
High PCO2 - compensation
Symptoms of respiratory acidosis - correct answer Rapid, shallow breathing, dyspnea,
disorientation, muscle weakness
, Symptoms of respiratory alkalosis - correct answer lightheadedness, tremors,
tinnitus; panic feeling, difficulty concentrating, sensation of chest tightness; seizures
and circumoral and distal extremity paresthesia's
Symptoms of metabolic acidosis - correct answer -Headache, lethargy
-Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
-Coma
-Death
Symptoms of metabolic alkalosis - correct answer -Respiration slow and shallow
-Hyperactive reflexes ; tetany
-Often related to depletion of electrolytes
-Atrial tachycardia
-Dysrhythmias
Does hypoventilation cause respiratory acidosis or alkalosis? - correct answer
Respiratory Acidosis
