Paco2 values - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is evaluating the laboratory values of a client who is in the resuscitation phase following a major burn. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect? Fluids & Electrolytes Imbalance A. Hemoglobin 10 g/dL B. Sodium 132 mEq/L This laboratory finding is below the expected reference range. The nurse should anticipate a low sodium level because sodium is trapped in interstitial space. C. Albumin 3.6 g/dL D. Potassium 4.0 mEq/dL 2. A nurse is checking the laborator...

Modules 1-3: NUR 2063 / NUR2063 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Essentials of Pathophysiology Review-Questions and Verified Answers - Rasmussen Q: Fluid excretion occurs primarily through which mechanisms? Answer: Urination and sweating Q: Which area of the body accounts for the highest loss of daily fluids? Answer: The urinary tract Q: IV solutions: Isotonic Answer: 0.9% sodium chloride (NS), Lactated Ringers (LR), D5W (5% Dextrose in Water) The solution outside the cell is...

ATI Detailed Answer Key Student Success. N4581Resp Practice Questions QUESTIONS AND RATIONALE 1. A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas values for a client. The pH is 7.32, PaCO2 48 mm Hg and the HCO3 is 23 mEq/L. The nurse should recognize that these findings indicate of which of the following acid base balances? A. Respiratory acidosis Rationale: A number of conditions can lead to respiratory acidosis, including COPD and pneumonia. In the presence of respiratory acidosis, the cli...

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of fluid volume excess? a) Decreased bowel sounds b) Distended neck veins c) Bilateral muscle weakness d) Thread pulse A nurse is teaching a guardian of a school-age child who has a new prescription for a fluticasone metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (SATA) a) "Soak the inh...

PNVN 1631 Module 8 Exam Genitourinary System Questions With Answers 2023 (MED SURG). A client who has chronic glomerunephritis has deteriorated to the early stages of renal failure. When receiving shift report from the nurse, what information correlates with renal failure? Weight loss Anemia Hypotension Fever Rationale: Anemia is common in clients with renal failure. If kidney function is diminished, anemia occurs from the decreased RBC production resulting from discontinued produ...

ABG Study Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions ** A patient who has been on prolonged mechanical ventilation shows the following arterial blood gas results: pH 7.48, PaO2 85 mm Hg, PaCO2 32 mm Hg, and HCO3 25 mEq/L. What does the nurse conclude about these results?** a. metabolic acidosis. b. metabolic alkalosis. c. respiratory acidosis. d. respiratory alkalosis. ANS: D **The nurse interprets these findings as indicating respiratory alkalosis due to the elevated pH and d...

pH normal range Correct Answer-7.35-7.45 PaCO2 normal range Correct Answer-35-45 acid, lungs HCO3 normal range Correct Answer-22-26 base, kidneys PaO2 normal range Correct Answer-80-100 lungs SaO2 normal range Correct Answer-95-100% base excess normal range Correct Answer--2 - +2 assesses how well the buffers are working. < -2: excessive acids > +2: excessive bicarbonate compensated ABG values Correct Answer--pH: 7.35-7.45 -PaCO2 and/or HCO3 abnormal -original pro...

ATI MED SURG RESPIRATORY FINAL EXAM 2024/ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES/A+ GRADE 1. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has metabolic alkalosis. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse expect? A. pH 7.31, HCO3- 22 mEq/L, PaCO2 50 mmHg B. pH 7.48, HCO3- 23 mEq/L, PaCO2 25 mmHg C. pH 7.32, HCO3- 18 mEq/L, PaCO2 40 mmHg D. pH 7.49, HCO3- 32 mEq/L, PaCO2 40 mmHg ANS D. pH 7.49, HCO3- 32 mEq/L, PaCO2 40 mmHg These labor...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

A nurse assesses a client who is admitted with an acid-base imbalance. The clients arterial blood gas values are pH 7.32, PaO2 85 mm Hg, PaCO2 34 mm Hg, and HCO3 16 mEq/L. What action should the nurse take next? a. Assess clients rate, rhythm, and depth of respiration. b. Measure the clients pulse and blood pressure. c. Document the findings and continue to monitor. d. Notify the physician as soon as possible. - ️️ANS: A Progressive skeletal muscle weakness is associated with increasi...