Nur 2243 respiratory - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 2243 Patients Healthcare Diagnosis Chapter 57 Review Guide Exam Questions and Answers 2023/2024 A nurse assesses a client who has appendicitis. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to find? a. Severe, steady right lower quadrant pain b. Abdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting c. Marked peristalsis and hyperactive bowel sounds d. Abdominal pain that increases with knee flexion - Answer : A Right lower quadrant pain, specifically at McBurney's point, is c...

NUR2243C Anaphylactic Reactions Exam Review Questions and Answers 2023/2024 Anaphylactic Reactions - Answer Altitude Related Illnesses (Patient Teaching) - Answer Plan a slow ascent to allow for acclimatization. Learn to recognize clinical manifestations of altitude-related illnesses. Hypoxia is more pronounced as elevation increases. (Throbbing headache, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting are findings typical in patients with AMS) Avoid overexertion and overexposure to cold; rest at pr...

NUR2243 Acid/Base Balance Questions and Verified Answers 2023/2024 What are the three buffering systems for Acid/Base balance - Answer Carbonic Acid - Bicarbonate System Respiratory Regulation Kidneys How does the Carbonic Acid-Bicarbonate system affect acid/base balance - Answer CO2 (acid) combines with water making carbonic acid. This carbonic acid turns into bicarbonate. Making the body go from acidic to basic. Bicarbonate can break into carbonic acid, which can convert to CO2 and w...

NUR2243 Respiratory Assessment Question and Answers Graded A+ 2023/2024 pH normal levels - Answer 7.35-7.45 HCO3 normal levels - Answer 22-26 PCO2 normal levels - Answer 35-45 What does breathing look like when acidotic? - Answer decreased, hypoventilation What does breathing look like when alkalotic? - Answer increased, hyperventilation Calcium normal level - Answer 8.5-10.5 Potassium normal levels - Answer 3.5-5 Chloride normal levels - Answer 95-105 Sodium normal lev...

NUR 2243 PROFESSIONAL NURSING SKILLS I EXAM 1 A nurse assesses a client with diabetes mellitus who is admitted with an acid-base imbalance. The clients arterial blood gas values are pH 7.36, PaO2 98 mm Hg, PaCO2 33 mm Hg, and HCO3 18 mEq/L. Which manifestation should the nurse identify as an example of the clients compensation mechanism? a. Increased rate and depth of respirations b. Increased urinary output c. Increased thirst and hunger d. Increased release of acids from the kidneys ANS:...