NUR 160 Hondros Exam Questions And Accurate Answers
Normal pH levels Answer 7.35-7.45
Normal PaCO2 levels Answer 35-45
Normal HCO3 levels Answer 22-26
Normal Potassium levels Answer 3.5-5.5
Normal Chloride levels Answer 98-106
Normal Sodium levels Answer 135-145
Normal Blood Glucose levels Answer 70-110
Metabolic Acidosis Answer Headache, disorientation, hyperkalemia, muscle twitching,
changes in loss of consciousness, Kussmaul respirations, lower pH, lower HCO3
Metabolic Alkalosis - Answer Restlessness followed by lethargy, dysrhythmias,
compensatory hypoventilation, confusion, nausea and vomiting, slow respirations,
hypokalemia, diarrhea, higher pH, higher HCO3
COPD - Answer Umbrella term; Chronic bronchitis and chronic emphesema
Causes of Respiratory Acidosis - Answer Compromise in any of the 3 essential parts of
breathing; ventilation, perfusion, or diffusion, COPD, Pneumonia, respiratory failure,
atelectasis, barbituate or sedative overdose, paralysis of respiratory muscles,
Normal pH levels Answer 7.35-7.45
Normal PaCO2 levels Answer 35-45
Normal HCO3 levels Answer 22-26
Normal Potassium levels Answer 3.5-5.5
Normal Chloride levels Answer 98-106
Normal Sodium levels Answer 135-145
Normal Blood Glucose levels Answer 70-110
Metabolic Acidosis Answer Headache, disorientation, hyperkalemia, muscle twitching,
changes in loss of consciousness, Kussmaul respirations, lower pH, lower HCO3
Metabolic Alkalosis - Answer Restlessness followed by lethargy, dysrhythmias,
compensatory hypoventilation, confusion, nausea and vomiting, slow respirations,
hypokalemia, diarrhea, higher pH, higher HCO3
COPD - Answer Umbrella term; Chronic bronchitis and chronic emphesema
Causes of Respiratory Acidosis - Answer Compromise in any of the 3 essential parts of
breathing; ventilation, perfusion, or diffusion, COPD, Pneumonia, respiratory failure,
atelectasis, barbituate or sedative overdose, paralysis of respiratory muscles,
