Abg acid base Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

RNSG 1341 - Exam 1 - NCLEX QuestionsTo promote the release of surfactant, the nurse encourages the patient to take deep breaths. - correct answer . A patient with a respiratory condition asks, "How does air get into my lungs?" - correct answer The nurse bases her answer on knowledge that air moves into the lungs because of decrease in intrathoracic pressure relative to pressure at the airway. The nurse can best determine adequate arterial oxygenation of the blood by assessing arterial ox...

Prophecy general ICU A V3 Questions & Answers; Fall . One of your patients coded but is now stabilized and you are catching up on charting. The step-down unit calls to get report on your other patient who is to be transfered. The nurses near you do not appear busy. How should you prioritize your time? Your patient was intubated but still has oral medications on their list of medications. How should you ensure they receive their medications? What laboratory value should you monitor clo...

To confirm an acid-base imbalance, it is necessary to assess which findings from a client's arterial blood gas (ABG) results? Select all that apply. a)PaCO2 b)HCO3 c)K+ d)Glucose e)Na+ f)pH (Ans- a,b,f A nurse caring for a patient who is receiving an IV solution via a central vein suspects the complication of an air embolism. Which of the following are signs and symptoms consistent with that diagnosis? Select all that apply. a)Cyanosis b)Hypertension c)Tachycardia d)Dyspnea e)...

Dive into the world of nursing review with Mark Klimek's 2023 NCLEX Study Guide. Unravel the intricacies of acid-base imbalances and more, gaining a solid grasp of essential concepts. Learn the rule of the B's for ABG interpretation and discover valuable insights for recognizing metabolic and respiratory imbalances. From pH values and bicarbonate levels to PaO2, PaCO2, and SaO2 ranges, this guide provides a comprehensive overview. Uncover the signs and symptoms of acid-base disturbances, how p...

1. A nurse is conducting a primary survey of a client who has sustained life-threatening injuries due to a motor-vehicle crash. Identify the sequence of actions the nurse should take. (Move the actions into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order of performance. Use all the steps.) C. Open the airway using a jaw-thrust maneuver. D. Determine effectiveness of ventilator efforts. B. Establish IV access. A. Perform a Glasgow Coma Scale assessment. E. Remove clothing for a thor...

NUR 210 Exam 2024 A nurse is reviewing ABG laboratory results of a client who is in respiratory distress. The results are pH 7.40, PaCO2 32 mm Hg, HCO3 22 mm Hg. The nurse should recognize that the client is experiencing which of the following acid-base imbalances? A. Respiratory acidosis B. Respiratory alkalosis C. Metabolic acidosis D. Metabolic alkalosis - ANSWER B. Respiratory alkalosis (Causes: hyperventilation, fever and respirator...

ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2019 Form A B C Review QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS lOMoARcPSD| ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2019 Form A B C 6 Nursing Preceptorship With Nclex Review ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2019 FORM A 6. A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and requests pain management. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Administer ondansetron. B. Place the client in a warm shower. ...

RNSG 1341 - Exam 1 - NCLEX QuestionsTo promote the release of surfactant, the nurse encourages the patient to take deep breaths. - correct answer . A patient with a respiratory condition asks, "How does air get into my lungs?" - correct answer The nurse bases her answer on knowledge that air moves into the lungs because of decrease in intrathoracic pressure relative to pressure at the airway. The nurse can best determine adequate arterial oxygenation of the blood by assessing arterial ox...

ATLS Test 1 Exam A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After initial fluid resuscitation his blood pressure increases to 122/84 mm Hg. His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute. A tube thoracostomy is performed for decreased left chest breath sounds with the return of a small amount of blood and no air leak. After chest tube insertion, the most ap...