Interpreting abg Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

  The nurse is reviewing medical prescriptions for newly admitted clients. It would be a priority for the nurse to follow up with the physician if a client with (a) a potassium level of 4.5mEq/L has Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) prescribed (b) a Dilantin (phenytoin) level of 8 mcg/ml is placed on seizure precautions(c) sensitivity to Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is prescribed Tylenol (acetaminophen) (d) sensitivity to Penicillin is prescribed Zithromax (azithromycin) 2. The nurse fr...

Chapter 01: Concepts of Health and Disease Question 1 1 out of 1 points The neuroscience nursing unit has developed a set of step-by-step directions of what should occur if a nursing assessment reveals the client may be exhibiting clinical manifestations of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which statement about clinical practice guidelines are accurate? Select all that apply. Selected C. Answers: When developing a CVA set of step-by-step directions, the nursing unit should ask for assis...

Pulmonary Assessment correct answer: - history - physical exam - breath sounds and their meaning Breath sounds correct answer: - Rales/Crackles (fluid) - Rhonchi (congestion) - Wheezes (airway) - Pleural Rub (irritated pleural space) - Diminished - Absence Diagnostics: ABG correct answer: - pH: 7.35-7.45 (acid/base evaluator) - PaCO2: 35-45 mm Hg - HCO3: 22-26 mm Hg (metabolic evaluator) - PaO2: 80-100 mm Hg (more accurate than SaO2) - SaO2: 92-100% Steps for interpretin...

NHA CCMA Exam Questions 2023 with all the correct answers(Actual test 100% verified) What is within the scope of practice for a CCMA ? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Educating patients on how to take their medication 2. Health promotion of the patient. 3. Performing an EKG. 4. Taking patients vitals. 5. Performing urinalysis. 6. Performing a throat culture. 7. Patient education. What is outside the scope of practice ? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Diagnosing patients. 2. Administering narcotics. 3...

2022/2023 STUDY GUIDE WORKING EXAM SOLUTION FOR ATI ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL PROCTOR COMPLETE SOLUTION Seizures and Epilepsy: Seizure precautions ----During a seizure: Position client on the floor and provide a patent airway, turn client to side and loosen restrictive clothing Cancer treatment options: Protective Isolation (999) ----If WBC drops below 1,000, place the client in a private room and initiate neutropenic precautions. - Have client remain in his room unless be needs to leave ...

The nurse is interpreting the following ABG results: pH 7.29, PaCO2 48, HCO3 25. Which of the following is occurring? A.Metabolic acidosis B.Respiratory alkalosis C.Respiratory acidosis D.Metabolic alkalosis - Answer Answer: C following is occurring? Respiratory acidosis Normal ranges are as follows: pH 7.35-7.45 PaCO2 35-45, HCO3 22-26. This client's pH shows acidosis, the PaCO2 is high, and the HCO3 is normal. This client is in respiratory acidosis. Respiratory alkalo...

ATI Detailed Answer Key Student Success. N4581Resp Practice Questions QUESTIONS AND RATIONALE 1. A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas values for a client. The pH is 7.32, PaCO2 48 mm Hg and the HCO3 is 23 mEq/L. The nurse should recognize that these findings indicate of which of the following acid base balances? A. Respiratory acidosis Rationale: A number of conditions can lead to respiratory acidosis, including COPD and pneumonia. In the presence of respiratory acidosis, the cli...

NHA CCMA 2024 EXAM(Graded A+ actual test) What is within the scope of practice for a CCMA ? - answer1. Educating patients on how to take their medication 2. Health promotion of the patient. 3. Performing an EKG. 4. Taking patients vitals. 5. Performing urinalysis. 6. Performing a throat culture. 7. Patient education. What is outside the scope of practice ? - answer1. Diagnosing patients. 2. Administering narcotics. 3. Interpreting laboratory results. 4. Pathogenic identification. 5...

2022/2023 STUDY GUIDE WORKING EXAM SOLUTION FOR ATI ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL PROCTOR COMPLETE SOLUTION Seizures and Epilepsy: Seizure precautions ----During a seizure: Position client on the floor and provide a patent airway, turn client to side and loosen restrictive clothing Cancer treatment options: Protective Isolation (999) ----If WBC drops below 1,000, place the client in a private room and initiate neutropenic precautions. - Have client remain in his room unless be needs to leave ...

What is within the scope of practice for a CCMA ? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Educating patients on how to take their medication 2. Health promotion of the patient. 3. Performing an EKG. 4. Taking patients vitals. 5. Performing urinalysis. 6. Performing a throat culture. 7. Patient education. What is outside the scope of practice ? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Diagnosing patients. 2. Administering narcotics. 3. Interpreting laboratory results. 4. Pathogenic identification. 5. Performing an Arterial Bl...

CCMA NHA EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | What is within the scope of practice for a CCMA ? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Educating patients on how to take their medication 2. Health promotion of the patient. 3. Performing an EKG. 4. Taking patients vitals. 5. Performing urinalysis. 6. Performing a throat culture. 7. Patient education. What is outside the scope of practice ? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Diagnosing patients. 2. Administering narcotics. 3. Interpreting laboratory results. 4...