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PAT 201 PRACTICE |107 QUESTIONS COMPLETE
WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. The nurse understands that which immunoglobulin (Ig) may
contribute to the pathophysiology characteristics of asthma.
Correct Answer: IgE
2. When changes in total body water are accompanied by
proportional changes in electrolytes, the type of alteration that
occurs is _________.
Correct Answer: isotonic
3. A 77-year-old with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease is experiencing impaired gas exchange and CO2 retention,
despite a rapid respiratory rate. Which phenomenon would the
nurse most realistically anticipate?
Correct Answer: Kidneys will increase plasma HCO3-
4. Which client is at risk for developing metabolic alkalosis?
Correct Answer: A client who has been admitted with salicylate
toxicity
5. The nurse is caring for a client who underwent abdominal surgery
and has a nasogastric tube. Two days after surgery, the following
values were obtained from an arterial blood gas sample: pH 7.50;
PCO2 52 mm Hg; and HCO3- 40 mmol/L. What is the acid-base
disorder?
Correct Answer: Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis
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6. A client is admitted to the hospital with dehydration. For which
signs or symptoms would the nurse assess?
Correct Answer: Weak pulses, tachycardia
7. A client is diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic
hormone (SIADH). Which electrolyte imbalance is the priority
concern?
Correct Answer: Hyponatremia
8. The nurse is assessing a client with diabetes insipidus. Which
finding is most consistent with this condition?
Correct Answer: Polyuria and polydipsia
9. A client has a serum potassium level of 2.8 mmol/L. Which
electrocardiogram change should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: U waves
10. A client with hyperparathyroidism is at greatest risk for
which electrolyte imbalance?
Correct Answer: Hypercalcemia
11. The nurse is caring for a client receiving total parenteral
nutrition. Which complication is associated with rapid
administration of this solution?
Correct Answer: Hyperglycemia
12. A client presents with nausea, vomiting, and muscle
weakness. Laboratory results show serum potassium of 3.0
mmol/L and serum sodium of 138 mmol/L. What is the most likely
cause of these findings?
Correct Answer: Prolonged vomiting
PAT 201 PRACTICE |107 QUESTIONS COMPLETE
WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. The nurse understands that which immunoglobulin (Ig) may
contribute to the pathophysiology characteristics of asthma.
Correct Answer: IgE
2. When changes in total body water are accompanied by
proportional changes in electrolytes, the type of alteration that
occurs is _________.
Correct Answer: isotonic
3. A 77-year-old with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease is experiencing impaired gas exchange and CO2 retention,
despite a rapid respiratory rate. Which phenomenon would the
nurse most realistically anticipate?
Correct Answer: Kidneys will increase plasma HCO3-
4. Which client is at risk for developing metabolic alkalosis?
Correct Answer: A client who has been admitted with salicylate
toxicity
5. The nurse is caring for a client who underwent abdominal surgery
and has a nasogastric tube. Two days after surgery, the following
values were obtained from an arterial blood gas sample: pH 7.50;
PCO2 52 mm Hg; and HCO3- 40 mmol/L. What is the acid-base
disorder?
Correct Answer: Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis
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6. A client is admitted to the hospital with dehydration. For which
signs or symptoms would the nurse assess?
Correct Answer: Weak pulses, tachycardia
7. A client is diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic
hormone (SIADH). Which electrolyte imbalance is the priority
concern?
Correct Answer: Hyponatremia
8. The nurse is assessing a client with diabetes insipidus. Which
finding is most consistent with this condition?
Correct Answer: Polyuria and polydipsia
9. A client has a serum potassium level of 2.8 mmol/L. Which
electrocardiogram change should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: U waves
10. A client with hyperparathyroidism is at greatest risk for
which electrolyte imbalance?
Correct Answer: Hypercalcemia
11. The nurse is caring for a client receiving total parenteral
nutrition. Which complication is associated with rapid
administration of this solution?
Correct Answer: Hyperglycemia
12. A client presents with nausea, vomiting, and muscle
weakness. Laboratory results show serum potassium of 3.0
mmol/L and serum sodium of 138 mmol/L. What is the most likely
cause of these findings?
Correct Answer: Prolonged vomiting
