ABG practice questions and answers correctly solved 2023/2024

ABG practice questions and answers correctly solved 2023/2024A client has the following lab values: a pH of 7.55, an HCO3- of 22 mm Hg, and a PCO2 of 30 mm Hg. What should the nurse do? a. Perform Allen's test b. Prepare the client for dialysis c. Administer insulin as ordered d. Encourage the client to slow down breathing - correct answer d The nurse is told that the blood gas results indicate a pH of 7.55, a HCO3- of 25 mm Hg and a PCO2 of 30 mm Hg. The nurse determines that these results indicate: a. Metabolic acidosis b. Metabolic alkalosis c. Respiratory acidosis d. Respiratory alkalosis - correct answer d A client is scheduled for blood to be drawn from the radial artery for an ABG determination. A nurse assists with performing Allen's test before drawing the blood to determine the adequacy of the: a. Ulnar circulation b. Carotid circulation c. Femoral circulation d. Brachial circulation - correct answer a