NUR 2392 (NUR2392)

NUR2392 Multidimensional Care II Exam 2 Uncompensated - pH and one other value is abnormal Partial compensation - pH, CO2, and HCO3 are all off Full compensation - pH is normal Acidosis - reduces the excitability of cardiovascular muscle, neurons, skeletal muscle, and smooth muscle. Alkalosis - increases the sensitivity of excitable tissues allowing them to OVERRESPOND without stimulation ABG considerations - - Assess cardiovascular w/ acidosis (cardiac arrest from hyperkalemia) - Asse...

Multidimensional Care 2 Exam 2 Acid Base Balance is characterized by - Hydrogen atoms too many means more acidic too little means less acidic pH is - how hydrogen concentration is measured lower pH means higher acidity, higher pH means lower acidity What are the main 3 ways the body controls pH? - -Hydrogen atoms ("buffy buffer"/chemical buffer/metabolic buffer) -Respiratory system (carbonic acid) -Renal system (bicarbonate) Gastric Juice pH - 1.0 - 3.0 Urine pH - 5.0-6.0 Arteri...

a client has the following arterial blood gas results pH 7.30, HCO3 17 mEq/L, PaCO2 25 mm Hg. which intervention by the nurse is most important? a. prepare to administer the ordered albuterol nebulizer treatment b. place the client on 2L oxygen via nasal cannula c. assess the client and notify the physician using SBAR d. these are normal finding, document and continue to assess - ANSWER-c. assess theclient and notify the physician using SBAR the nurse is to administer ampicillin 500 mg ora...

Final Exam: NUR 2392 / NUR2392 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Multidimensional Care II / MDC 2| Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: Which of the following is a life-threatening emergency and serious complication of untreated or poorly treated hypothyroidism? Answer: Myxedema coma Question: Kim is a 28-year-old female presenting with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting for the past 24 hours. She is afebrile, with a heart rate of 130 BPM and blood pre...

Exam 2: NUR 2392 / NUR2392 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Multidimensional Care II / MDC 2| Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: The nurse observes electrocardiogram (ECG) changes on a client with metabolic acidosis. Before notifying the health care provider, the nurse also assesses the results or which laboratory test? Answer: Serum potassium Question: A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with oral cancer who recently underwent surgery. Which of ...

Exam 1: NUR 2392 / NUR2392 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Multidimensional Care II / MDC 2| Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: An outdoor construction worker with profuse diaphoresis is at risk for which electrolyte imbalance? Answer: Hyponatremia Question: Cancer management requires a collaborative approach including a multidisciplinary team. Determining the plan after diagnosis is which collaborative intervention? Answer: Developing a treatmen...