TopHat in-class Week 3 - Acid Base

Question 1

ABG analysis

The ABG result reads:7.40/40/90/26/96%The nurse recognizes that this ABG reflects…

A - Metabolic acidosis
B - Metabolic alkalosis
C - Respiratory acidosis
D - Respiratory alkalosis
E - No imbalance

Answer 1

E - No imbalance

Question 2

Acid-Base conditions

The student nurse begins to hyperventilate as a result of seeing her acid-base exam test items. The student recalls from class that her condition unless treated, will result in which condition?

A - Metabolic acidosis
B - Metabolic alkalosis
C - Respiratory acidosis
D - Respiratory alkalosis

Answer 2

D - Respiratory alkalosis

Question 3

Respiratory Acidosis patient

Which patient is most likely to have respiratory acidosis? The patient …

A - Who is anxious and breathing rapidly
B - With rib fractures
C - With IV normal saline bolus
D - With increased urinary output

Answer 3

B - With rib fractures

Question 4

PC respiratory alkalosis ABG

Which arterial blood gas result reflects a partially compensated respiratory alkalosis?

A - 7.40/40/95/24/96%
B - 7.49/30/95/24/96%
C - 7.49/30/95/18/96%
D - 7.45/30/95/18/96%

Answer 4

C - 7.49/30/95/18/96%

Question 5

Metabolic Acidosis - electrolyte

Which lab value is most important for the nurse to assess in a patient who is experiencing metabolic acidosis from salicylate poisoning?

A - Sodium
B - Magnesium
C - Phosphorus
D - Potassium

Answer 5

D - Potassium