1032 Exam 3 (mobility, f&e, perfusion) questions with
verified answers
Blood gas analysis reflect the ability of what? Ans✓✓✓ * the lungs to exchange
oxygen and CO2
* effectiveness of kidneys in balancing retention and elimination of bicarbonate
* effectiveness of the heart as a pump
How long must a patient be NPO before an angiography procedure? Ans✓✓✓ 8
hours
Metabolic acidosis is more likely to occur in a person who... Ans✓✓✓ is unable to
metabolize carbohydrates normally or who ingests few or no carbohydrates
normal HCO3 level Ans✓✓✓ 22-26
Normal PaCO2 level? Ans✓✓✓ 35-45
normal pH level Ans✓✓✓ 7.35-7.45
Normal transmission of nerve impulses and normal muscular activity, including
that of the heart, require the presence of what? Ans✓✓✓ Calcium
S/S of metabolic alkalosis? Ans✓✓✓ *irritability
*disorientation
*lethargy
, *muscle twitching
*tingling
*numbness in fingers
*slow, shallow respirations
*cyanosis
S/S or Respiratory acidosis Ans✓✓✓ * dyspnea
*weakness
*dizziness
*restlessness
What ABG finding should a nurse expect to find for a client who is suspected to
have overdosed on aspirin? Ans✓✓✓ PaCO2 less than 35 - respiratory alkalosis
What are 2 important s/s of respiratory acidosis? Ans✓✓✓ * rapid, shallow
respirations
* decreased level of consciousness (LOC)
What are 2 things that can lead to metabolic alkalosis? Ans✓✓✓ 1) Gain of base-
bicarbonate (diuretic therapy)
2) excessive excretion of metabolic acid (repeated vomiting)
What are 3 things that can lead to metabolic acidosis? Ans✓✓✓ 1) excessive
production or intake of metabolic acid (DKA)
2) decreased excretion of metabolic acid (oliguria)
3)loss of bicarbonate (diarrhea and draining)
verified answers
Blood gas analysis reflect the ability of what? Ans✓✓✓ * the lungs to exchange
oxygen and CO2
* effectiveness of kidneys in balancing retention and elimination of bicarbonate
* effectiveness of the heart as a pump
How long must a patient be NPO before an angiography procedure? Ans✓✓✓ 8
hours
Metabolic acidosis is more likely to occur in a person who... Ans✓✓✓ is unable to
metabolize carbohydrates normally or who ingests few or no carbohydrates
normal HCO3 level Ans✓✓✓ 22-26
Normal PaCO2 level? Ans✓✓✓ 35-45
normal pH level Ans✓✓✓ 7.35-7.45
Normal transmission of nerve impulses and normal muscular activity, including
that of the heart, require the presence of what? Ans✓✓✓ Calcium
S/S of metabolic alkalosis? Ans✓✓✓ *irritability
*disorientation
*lethargy
, *muscle twitching
*tingling
*numbness in fingers
*slow, shallow respirations
*cyanosis
S/S or Respiratory acidosis Ans✓✓✓ * dyspnea
*weakness
*dizziness
*restlessness
What ABG finding should a nurse expect to find for a client who is suspected to
have overdosed on aspirin? Ans✓✓✓ PaCO2 less than 35 - respiratory alkalosis
What are 2 important s/s of respiratory acidosis? Ans✓✓✓ * rapid, shallow
respirations
* decreased level of consciousness (LOC)
What are 2 things that can lead to metabolic alkalosis? Ans✓✓✓ 1) Gain of base-
bicarbonate (diuretic therapy)
2) excessive excretion of metabolic acid (repeated vomiting)
What are 3 things that can lead to metabolic acidosis? Ans✓✓✓ 1) excessive
production or intake of metabolic acid (DKA)
2) decreased excretion of metabolic acid (oliguria)
3)loss of bicarbonate (diarrhea and draining)
