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Which statements are true regarding Acid Base Compensation? Select all that apply.
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a) The pH is normal is a fully compensation ABG
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b) When the CO2 levels rise in the blood this produces less acid in the body
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c) When the CO2 value is opposite the pH this reflects a respiratory imbalance
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d) When all values are abnormal in an ABG this reflects a partially compensated condition -
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correct answer ✔a,c,d |||||| ||||||




Associated acid base imbalance with renal failure - correct answer ✔metabolic acidosis
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Associated acid base imbalance with with excessive mechanical ventilation - correct answer
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✔respiratory alkalosis ||||||




Associated acid base imbalance with with opioid overdose - correct answer ✔respiratory
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acidosis


Associated acid base imbalance with prolonged vomiting - correct answer ✔metabolic
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alkalosis


Which patient is most likely to have respiratory alkalosis?
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a) hypoxic patient
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b) patient with a body cast
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c) patient with a panic attack
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d) a smoker who is obese and with chronic lung disease - correct answer ✔c
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, A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with respiratory acidosis. Which arterial blood gas
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findings should indicate to the nurse that the client's kidneys have compensated for the
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imbalance?
a) pH = 7.45; CO2=60; HCO3 = 35
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b) pH = 7.35; CO2 = 50, HCO3 = 30
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c) pH = 7.50; CO2 = 35, HCO3 = 30
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d) pH = 7.44; CO2 = 45, HCO3 = 24 - correct answer ✔b
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Which lab value is most important for the nurse to assess in a patient who is experiencing
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metabolic acidosis? ||||||




a) sodium
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b) magnesium
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c) phosphorus
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d) potassium - correct answer ✔d
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A recent GN is getting ready to take the NCLEX. She is nervous and slightly diaphoretic.
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Which ABG result is most likely?|||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ||||||




a) pH 7.41, CO2 42, HCO3- 23
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b) pH 7.30, CO2 38, HCO3- 20
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c) pH 7.48, CO2 31, HCO3- 23
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d) pH 7.37, CO2 55, HCO3- 30 - correct answer ✔c
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Which assessment findings can the nurse expect to find in patient with
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hyperparathyroidism? Select all that apply. |||||| |||||| |||||| ||||||




a) bradycardia
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b) leg cramping
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c) hyperactive bowel sounds
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d) ineffective respiratory movements
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