Manifestations of DKA are the results of severe dehydration and acidosis. One of those
manifestations is Kussmaul's respirations. This compensatory response does what?
ANSWER
Causes increased rate and depth of respirations, with longer expiration
Please interpret the acid-base abnormality: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 = 23 mEq/L
ANSWER
Respiratory Alkalosis
An adult woman is admitted with metabolic acidosis. Which set of ABG's would the nurse
find?
ANSWER
pH = 7.30
PCO2 = 36
HCO3 = 18
Regarding a patient's blood transfusion, which information about patient observation is
CORRECT?
ANSWER
Direct observation and vital signs during initiation and at frequent intervals during the
transfusion
, The initial dose of atropine for a conscious adult experiencing symptomatic bradycardia is:
ANSWER
0.5 mg IVP
Ventilation/perfusion V/Q scan of a client with pulmonary embolism who has no other
pulmonary disease
ANSWER
Normal ventilation, decreased perfusion
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measures what three areas:
ANSWER
Eye opening, verbal response to pain, motor response to pain
In acute myocardial infarction (AMI), hemodynamic measurements reveal:
ANSWER
Low cardiac output/cardiac index
Antidote to Heparin
ANSWER
Protamine Sulfate
manifestations is Kussmaul's respirations. This compensatory response does what?
ANSWER
Causes increased rate and depth of respirations, with longer expiration
Please interpret the acid-base abnormality: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 = 23 mEq/L
ANSWER
Respiratory Alkalosis
An adult woman is admitted with metabolic acidosis. Which set of ABG's would the nurse
find?
ANSWER
pH = 7.30
PCO2 = 36
HCO3 = 18
Regarding a patient's blood transfusion, which information about patient observation is
CORRECT?
ANSWER
Direct observation and vital signs during initiation and at frequent intervals during the
transfusion
, The initial dose of atropine for a conscious adult experiencing symptomatic bradycardia is:
ANSWER
0.5 mg IVP
Ventilation/perfusion V/Q scan of a client with pulmonary embolism who has no other
pulmonary disease
ANSWER
Normal ventilation, decreased perfusion
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measures what three areas:
ANSWER
Eye opening, verbal response to pain, motor response to pain
In acute myocardial infarction (AMI), hemodynamic measurements reveal:
ANSWER
Low cardiac output/cardiac index
Antidote to Heparin
ANSWER
Protamine Sulfate
