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what does an arterial blood gas test collect - Answer pH -tightly regulated as an imbalance in either direction can affect the NS and cause convulsions or coma. PaCO2 - changes in PaCO2 directly affect the balance of pH in the body PaO2 % oxygen saturation of Hb (SaO2) HCO3- - keeps blood from becoming to acidic or too basic all tell us how well the lungs are functioning to oxygenate the blood pH norms - Answer 7.4 (7.35-7.45) PaCO2 - Answer 40 mmHg PaO2 norm - Answer 97 ...

HypoCalcium Management, Asymptomatic - ️️1. Chronic 2. Calcium carbonate 2-3 gm divided doses daily 3. Adjunct therapy: docusate/senokot 4. Adequate fluid intake 5. Vitamin D supplement: Calitriol (Rocaltrol) 0.5-2mcg/day Severe HypoNatremia management - ️️1. Only hypotonic hyponatremia requires treatment directed at sodium. 2. (<120 mEq/L): infuse 3% hypertonic saline to increase Na by 1-2/hr until rises by 4- 6mEq/L 3. Max correction: 8-12 mEq/L per 24hr period or 25 mEq/L ...

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 production or erythr...

A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nurse should assess the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? Thinning of the skin delayed healing MY A NSWER Thinning of the skin and delayed healing are adverse effects of topical glucocorticoid preparations. The client should only apply the ointment to dry patches of the skin because topical steroids can cause atrophy of the dermis and epidermis, which c...

WGU Pathophysiology D236 Test with Answers Describe how your body responds to an infection. - ️️ -T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - ️️ -Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - ️️ -Alterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - ️️ -(ex) Fluid and ele...

BSC 2085 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS Histology would be best defined as a study of ________. es chemistry gross structures of the body - Answer- b. Tissues A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types that work together to perform specific functions for the body is a(n) ________. ex tissue system ex cell - Answer- organ Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region? dix ch tines - Answer- intestines Which one of ...

ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM 2020 WITH NGN QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & RATIONALES-100% Top score-2023-2024 1- A charge nurse receives notification of the admission of a client who is coughing frequently and whose sputum is pink, frothy, and copious. The client has history of night sweats, anorexia, and weight loss. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (SATA) -Assign the client to a private room with negative-pressure airflow -Wear an N95 respirator when entering the client’s ro...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam Questions And Answers Latest Updated 2023/2024. Coopernail's Sign - ANSWER-bruising of the scrotum or labia -indicating pelvic bleeding/ abdominal bleeding -pelvic fx Halstead's Sign - ANSWER-Marbled abdomen- bleeding Cullen's sign - ANSWER-ecchymosis in umbilical area, seen with pancreatitis Murphy's Sign - ANSWER-pain with palpation of the RUQ during inspiration -indicative of cholecystitis Factors fetal well-being - ANSWER-1.) Viability (most importan...

Oxygen is transferred from mom to fetus via the placenta through? – Passive (Simple) Diffusion Intervillous space perfusion is dependent on? – Adequate Uterine Blood Flow Maternal Fetal Exchange is best promoted by which maternal position? – Either Rt or Lt Lateral What is transfer down the concentration gradient from higher to lower called? – Diffusion The most likely physical rationale for recurrent late decels after epidural is? – Maternal Sympathetic Blockade Which FHR pa...

ATI RN Comprehensive 2023 Form B Practice | Questions and Verified Answers QUESTION A nurse is caring for a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation. The client asks the nurse to explain what is causing the constipation. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? Answer: "The enlarged uterus compresses the intestines and causes constipation." QUESTION A nurse at an urgent care clinic is assessing a client who reports impaired vision in one eye. Which of the following r...