CHA EXAM 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Acute metabolic acidosis can be precipitated by: - Answers - DKA
An arterial blood gas with a pH of 7.48 indicates: - Answers - alkalosis
Signs and symptoms of acute respiratory alkalosis include: - Answers - cardiac
arrhythmias
tingling of hands and feet
In fully compensated respiratory acidosis, pH is between: - Answers - 7.35-7.45
Acute respiratory alkalosis can be caused by: - Answers - anxiety
pain
CNS lesion
Interpret the arterial blood gas.
pH 7.26
pCO2 30
HCO3 18 - Answers - metabolic acidosis, partially compensated
Interpret the arterial blood gas.
pH 7.38
pCO2 60
HCO3 34 - Answers - respiratory acidosis, fully compensated
Interpret the arterial blood gas.
pH 7.5
pCO2 26
HCO3 34 - Answers - respiratory alkalosis, partially compensated
Interpret the arterial blood gas.
pH 7.44
, pCO2 65
HCO3 32 - Answers - metabolic alkalosis, fully compensated
Interpret the arterial blood gas.
pH 7.2
pCO2 40
HCO3 16 - Answers - metabolic acidosis no compensation
The client diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed the thyroid hormone
levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which assessment data indicate the medication has been
effective? - Answers - The client's temperature is WNL
ABG results are pH 7.4, PaCO2 60 mmHg, HCO3 36 mEq/L. This indicates: - Answers -
fully compensated respiratory acidosis or metabolic alkalosis
A patient's ABG results are pH 7.2, PaCO2 64 mmHg, HCO3 30 mEq/L. This indicates: -
Answers - partially compensated respiratory acidosis
To compensate for a PaCO2 of 24 mm Hg, what will occur? - Answers - excretion of
bicarbonate
To compensate for a HCO3 of 28 mEq/L, what will occur? - Answers - Slowed
respirations to retain CO2
ABGs are pH 7.4, CO2 40 mmHg and HCO3 22mEq/L. This indicates: - Answers -
normal balance
Which nursing intervention should be included in the plan of care for the client
diagnosed with hyperthyroidism? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may
be correct. - Answers - Increase the amount of fiber in the diet.
Provide 6 small well-balanced meals a day
The nurse is preparing to administer the following medications. Which medication
should the nurse question administering? - Answers - The loop diuretic to the client with
a potassium level of 3.3 mEq/L.
The client diagnosed with a pituitary tumor developed SIADH. Which interventions
should the nurse implement? - Answers - Assess for nausea and vomiting and weigh
daily.
Acute metabolic acidosis can be precipitated by: - Answers - DKA
An arterial blood gas with a pH of 7.48 indicates: - Answers - alkalosis
Signs and symptoms of acute respiratory alkalosis include: - Answers - cardiac
arrhythmias
tingling of hands and feet
In fully compensated respiratory acidosis, pH is between: - Answers - 7.35-7.45
Acute respiratory alkalosis can be caused by: - Answers - anxiety
pain
CNS lesion
Interpret the arterial blood gas.
pH 7.26
pCO2 30
HCO3 18 - Answers - metabolic acidosis, partially compensated
Interpret the arterial blood gas.
pH 7.38
pCO2 60
HCO3 34 - Answers - respiratory acidosis, fully compensated
Interpret the arterial blood gas.
pH 7.5
pCO2 26
HCO3 34 - Answers - respiratory alkalosis, partially compensated
Interpret the arterial blood gas.
pH 7.44
, pCO2 65
HCO3 32 - Answers - metabolic alkalosis, fully compensated
Interpret the arterial blood gas.
pH 7.2
pCO2 40
HCO3 16 - Answers - metabolic acidosis no compensation
The client diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed the thyroid hormone
levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which assessment data indicate the medication has been
effective? - Answers - The client's temperature is WNL
ABG results are pH 7.4, PaCO2 60 mmHg, HCO3 36 mEq/L. This indicates: - Answers -
fully compensated respiratory acidosis or metabolic alkalosis
A patient's ABG results are pH 7.2, PaCO2 64 mmHg, HCO3 30 mEq/L. This indicates: -
Answers - partially compensated respiratory acidosis
To compensate for a PaCO2 of 24 mm Hg, what will occur? - Answers - excretion of
bicarbonate
To compensate for a HCO3 of 28 mEq/L, what will occur? - Answers - Slowed
respirations to retain CO2
ABGs are pH 7.4, CO2 40 mmHg and HCO3 22mEq/L. This indicates: - Answers -
normal balance
Which nursing intervention should be included in the plan of care for the client
diagnosed with hyperthyroidism? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may
be correct. - Answers - Increase the amount of fiber in the diet.
Provide 6 small well-balanced meals a day
The nurse is preparing to administer the following medications. Which medication
should the nurse question administering? - Answers - The loop diuretic to the client with
a potassium level of 3.3 mEq/L.
The client diagnosed with a pituitary tumor developed SIADH. Which interventions
should the nurse implement? - Answers - Assess for nausea and vomiting and weigh
daily.
