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Respiratory acidosis - pH low, PaCO2 high, K+ high. compensated by HCO3 high to bring pH to normal Metabolic acidosis - pH low, HCO3 low, K+ high compensated by PaCO2 low Respiratory alkalosis - pH high, PaCO2 low, K+ low. compensated by HCO3 low to bring pH to normal Metabolic alkalosis - pH high, HCO3 high, K+ low compensated by PaCO2 high Buffer system - CO2 + H2O = H2CO3 = H(+) + HCO3 What causes Metabolic alkalosis? - loss of hydrogen ions or acids or an excess of base bicarbon...

The nurse reviews the arterial blood gas results of a client and notes the following: pH 7.45, Pco2 of 30 mm Hg, and HCO3 of 20 mEq/L. The nurse analyzes these results as indicating which condition? - Respiratory alkalosis, compensated The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube that is attached to low suction. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that the client is at risk for which acid-base disorder? - Metabolic alkalosis A client with a 3-day history of nausea and vom...

A nurse on a pediatric floor is teaching a newly licensed nurse about iv therapy. Which of the following information should the nurse include? a. Perform range of motion exercises on the extremity containing the IV site. b. Shave the client's hair if the IV is to be placed in the scalp. c. IV sites can be placed in the lower extremities up to the age of 2 years. d. Monitor the IV site, tubing, and connections every 4 hr. - a. Perform range of motion exercises on the extremity containing...

A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving oxygen therapy. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings can indicate oxygen toxicity? - Ringing in the ears A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving supplemental oxygen for hypoxia. The nurse should identify that which of the following can cause hypoxia? - Smoke inhalation A nurse is caring for a client who has atelectasis. The nurse should identify that which of the following substances is required...

A nurse is discussing the time-out procedure with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should include that a time-out is performed at which of the following times? - Several times throughout the procedure A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following abdominal surgery and reports discomfort and nausea. The nurse notes minimal bowel sounds on auscultation. The nurse should anticipate that the client may have which of the following conditions? - An ileus A nurse is as...

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a cognitive impairment and is postoperative. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Evaluate the client for pain by observing their behavior. A nurse is reviewing information for several clients on the unit. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients is at greatest risk for respiratory depression? - A client who had surgery 3 hr ago and is receiving IV hydromorphone PRN A nurse is caring for a clie...

Which of the following statements about the scope of Systems Engineering is true? (Please select all that apply) - 1. It helps to unify the technical vision of a product. 2. It is a technical discipline. 3. It encompasses the entire technical effort. 4. It is compromised of a logical sequence of processes and activities. Key parts of the DoD's definition of Systems Engineering include all of the following except________? - Performed only by defense contractors. Which one of the followi...

Searching for a toy under a blanket - Which of the following behaviors reflects an infant's development of an understanding of object permanence? Industry vs. inferiority - Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory of development hypothesizes that, at the beginning of the elementary school years, the primary conflict facing young children is that of: 0-2 years - During which age span do young children typically first begin to demonstrate goaldirected actions? Speaking in complete simple sente...

Qualitative research is non-_____. - numerical This type of research is complex, multi-dimensional and holistic approach. - qualitative research Is qualitative research typically small or large scaled? - small Qualitative research is _____. - flexible What are the five types of qualitative research methods? - 1. in depth interviews 2. focus groups 3. case analysis 4. projective methods 5. observation Qualitative research is almost, but not always, a _____ research design. - exploratory ...

Searching for a toy under a blanket - Which of the following behaviors reflects an infant's development of an understanding of object permanence? Industry vs. inferiority - Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory of development hypothesizes that, at the beginning of the elementary school years, the primary conflict facing young children is that of: 0-2 years - During which age span do young children typically first begin to demonstrate goaldirected actions? Speaking in complete simple sente...