NURS 309 Exam 3 Practice Questions
and Correct Answers
Metabolic alkalosis ✅Food poisoning with vomiting
Antacid ingestion
Tetany
NG suction
Diuretic therapy
Administer antiemetics
Hypocalcemia
Metabolic acidosis ✅Prolonged diarrhea
Fever
CNS depression
High glucose levels in blood
Administer insulin and fluid hydration
Pancreatitis
Carbohydrate free diet
Kussmaul respirations
Hyperkalemia
Respiratory alkalosis ✅Failing a test
Tetany
Pain
Mountain climbing in Colorado
Aspirin intoxication
Hypocalcemia
Respiratory acidosis ✅Broken ribs after a car accident
CNS depression
Neuro disease causing muscle weakness
Hyperkalemia
Oxygen toxicity ✅Related to % of oxygen in the tissues - too much or prolonged
periods can produce oxygen free radicals and end with cellular damage.
Need to consider the lowest % of oxygen to get the desired effects.
Atelectasis ✅Nitrogen maintains airway and alveoli patency.
Significant levels of nitrogen within room air.
When high oxygen % delivered, nitrogen is diluted and causes alveolar collapse.
High flow delivery systems ✅Use humidified mist so we do not dry patient's mucous
membranes
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