Chamberlain College of Nursing NR 283 Quia (1)

1. Patient S.B is a 29-year-old female who came to the ER with c/o panic attack and palpitation. Vitals are BP 145/95, HR 113(high), RR 32, Temp 98.6. The patient's friend states that she just found out that her mom passed away. What should the nurse prepare to treat the patient for? a. metabolic acidosis b. respiratory acidosis c. respiratory alkalosis* d. metabolic alkalosis 2. What is the cause of edema? Patient has swelling of the ankles that often happens at the end of the day or after prolonged standing: - Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure * 3. Patient Albert Smith, 45-year-old male came to the ER with complaints of muscle weakness, fatigue, and a racing heartbeat. Patient vital signs are, BP 110/65, HR 120, RR 20, Temp 98.6. Labs are NA+ 140 (normal), K+ 2.5 (low), Mg 2.0(high). Which complication should the nurse be more concerned with? a. palpitations b. nausea & Vomiting c. cardiac dysrhythmias* d. muscle weakness that progress to paralysis 3. What is the cause of edema? Patient has the abdominal swelling that occurs with starvation: a. reducing plasma osmotic pressure b. Obstruction of lymphatic circulation c. Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure d. Increased capillary permeability, as in inflammation 4. The sequence of inflammation events within the blood vessel is: (2.5 points) a. slower blood flow, vasoconstriction, increase permeability, edema b. vasodilation, increased capillary permeability, plasma