mark klimek NCLEX tips Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
metabolic - Correct answer-both pH and bicarb are in same direction
respiratory - Correct answer-in opposite directions
normal pH - Correct answer-7.35-7.45
normal bicarb - Correct answer-22-26 (2+2+2=6)
When pH is high - Correct answer-Alkalosis. everything is high, K+ is low. Ex:
hyperreflexia, irritable, taco,
When pH is low - Correct answer-Acidosis. everything is low, K+ is high. Ex:
lethargic, Brady
Mac Kussmaul - Correct answer-The only acid base to cause Kussmaul
respirations is Metabolic ACidosis
patient over ventilating - Correct answer-pick alkalosis
patient under ventilating - Correct answer-pick acidosis
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, metabolic alkalosis - Correct answer-when patient has prolonged gastric vomiting
or suctioning. you're losing acids so you're basic
metabolic acidosis - Correct answer-everything that isn't lung, pick this. if you
don't know what the question is pick this.
high pressure vent alarm (increased resistance) - Correct answer-check for kinks ->
empty water from tube ->. turn cough deep breath -> suction
low pressure vent alarm (decreased resistance) - Correct answer-reconnect main
tubing -> reconnect oxygen sensor
vent settings too low when - Correct answer-pt has respiratory acidosis
how to confront denial - Correct answer-you say you're not an alcoholic but you've
already drank a 6 pack this morning
good answer response has - Correct answer-has I. Ex: I'm having trouble
understanding the order.
disulphate - Correct answer-takes 2 weeks to work, and also 2 weeks to wear off.
teach pt to avoid everything with alcohol in it.
upper drugs - Correct answer-cocaine, caffeine, methamphetamine, PCP/LSD,
ADHD drugs- ritalan and adderal.
downer overdose looks like - Correct answer-upper withdrawal
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Questions and Answers
metabolic - Correct answer-both pH and bicarb are in same direction
respiratory - Correct answer-in opposite directions
normal pH - Correct answer-7.35-7.45
normal bicarb - Correct answer-22-26 (2+2+2=6)
When pH is high - Correct answer-Alkalosis. everything is high, K+ is low. Ex:
hyperreflexia, irritable, taco,
When pH is low - Correct answer-Acidosis. everything is low, K+ is high. Ex:
lethargic, Brady
Mac Kussmaul - Correct answer-The only acid base to cause Kussmaul
respirations is Metabolic ACidosis
patient over ventilating - Correct answer-pick alkalosis
patient under ventilating - Correct answer-pick acidosis
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, metabolic alkalosis - Correct answer-when patient has prolonged gastric vomiting
or suctioning. you're losing acids so you're basic
metabolic acidosis - Correct answer-everything that isn't lung, pick this. if you
don't know what the question is pick this.
high pressure vent alarm (increased resistance) - Correct answer-check for kinks ->
empty water from tube ->. turn cough deep breath -> suction
low pressure vent alarm (decreased resistance) - Correct answer-reconnect main
tubing -> reconnect oxygen sensor
vent settings too low when - Correct answer-pt has respiratory acidosis
how to confront denial - Correct answer-you say you're not an alcoholic but you've
already drank a 6 pack this morning
good answer response has - Correct answer-has I. Ex: I'm having trouble
understanding the order.
disulphate - Correct answer-takes 2 weeks to work, and also 2 weeks to wear off.
teach pt to avoid everything with alcohol in it.
upper drugs - Correct answer-cocaine, caffeine, methamphetamine, PCP/LSD,
ADHD drugs- ritalan and adderal.
downer overdose looks like - Correct answer-upper withdrawal
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