A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who is hyperventilating, reports lightheadedness and paresthesias, has blurred vision, and a new onset of confusion. The nurse should suspect that t
ATI LPN NUR 113 Med Surg Proctored Exam Acid-Base
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ATI LPN NUR 113 Med Surg Proctored Exam Acid-Base is a nursing-school practice exam with 78 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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The failure of the lungs to adequately eliminate CO2 results in?
The nurse is caring for a client with a critically high potassium level. The client has received sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate). The nurse determines the medication's effectiveness if the c
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Ati lpn nur 113 med surg proctored exam acid-baseA nurse is collecting data from a client who has pneumonia and is experiencing acute respiratory acidosis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find?
A nurse is caring for multiple clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which client should the nurse identify as being at greatest risk for respiratory alkalosis?
A nurse prepares to interpret the ABG values of a client diagnosed with an acid-base imbalance. Which values are most important for the nurse to consider? (Select 4 options that apply.)
A nurse is assessing a client who reports numbness and tingling of the hands and face. The client's vital signs are temperature 99.0 degrees F., blood pressure 142/86 mmHg, HR 110 bpm, and respiratory
Which laboratory data and clinical manifestations cause you to suspect your client may be experiencing acidosis?
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A nurse is reviewing a client's admission laboratory findings that indicate the client has hyponatremia. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse also expect to be below the expecte
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypocalcemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A nurse is caring for four clients who have drainage tubes, The nurse should identify the client who has which of the following tubes as being at risk for hypokalemia?
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has hypocalcemia. For which of the following signs should the nurse monitor?
A nurse is preparing to administer 20mEq of potassium chloride IV, diluted in 500mL of 0.9% saline solution. The nurse plans to infuse the solution via a peripheral IV access, using tubing with a drop
Ati lpn nur 113 med surg proctored exam acid-baseA nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a new prescription for spironolactone. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor for this client?
Use Case Study to answer the following questions. Exhibits Which of the following assessment findings is most concerning in a patient with hypokalemia?
Use the scenario to guide your answer Exhibits What is the primary reason for electrolyte loss in a patient with an NG tube to suction?
Use Case Study to answer the following questions. Exhibits Which nursing intervention is most appropriate when administering IV potassium chloride?
A nurse is caring for a client who has dyspnea, crackles, and 3+ bilateral pitting pedal edema. Which of the following serum sodium levels should the nurse identify as an indication of fluid volume ex
A nurse received an order to administer potassium chloride to a client who has a potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is collecting data from a client with a suspected diagnosis of gastric ulcer. The client tells the nurse that she takes TUMS frequently throughout the day to control her symptoms. The nurse co
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN): glucose 72 mg/dL, chloride 100 mEq/L. sodium 138 mEq/L. and potassium 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the
A nurse is reviewing the preadmission laboratory test results of a client who is scheduled for a carotid endarterectomy in 3 days. Which of the following results should the nurse report to the provide
. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has metabolic acidosis. The nurse should realize that which of the following findings contributes to the development of metabolic acidosis?