ATI Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam

Question 1 of 5

A client with acute respiratory failure (ARF) may present with which of the following manifestations? (Select one that doesn't apply.)

A. Severe dyspnea B. Decreased level of consciousness C. Headache D. Nausea

Question 2 of 5

A client with chronic kidney disease has arterial blood gas values being reviewed by a nurse. Which of the following sets of values should the nurse expect?

A. pH 7.25, HCO3- 19 mEq/L, PaCO2 30 mm Hg B. pH 7.30, HCO3- 26 mEq/L, PaCO2 50 mm Hg C. pH 7.50, HCO3- 20 mEq/L, PaCO2 32 mm Hg D. pH 7.55, HCO3- 30 mEq/L, PaCO2 31 mm Hg

Question 3 of 5

A healthcare professional is reviewing the arterial blood gas results for a client in the ICU who has kidney failure and determines the client has respiratory acidosis. Which of the following findings should the healthcare professional expect?

A. Widened QRS complexes B. Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes C. Bounding peripheral pulses D. Warm, flushed skin

Question 4 of 5

A client is admitted to the emergency room with a respiratory rate of 7/min. Arterial blood gases (ABG) reveal the following values. Which of the following is an appropriate analysis of the ABGs? pH 7.22, PaCO2 68 mm Hg, Base excess -2, PaO2 78 mm Hg, Saturation 80%, Bicarbonate 26 mEq/L

A. Respiratory acidosis B. Metabolic acidosis C. Metabolic alkalosis D. Respiratory alkalosis

Question 5 of 5

A client is receiving positive-pressure mechanical ventilation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent complications? (Select one that doesn't apply.)

A. Elevate the head of the bed to at least 30�. B. Apply restraints if the client becomes agitated. C. Administer pantoprazole as prescribed. D. Reposition the endotracheal tube to the opposite side of the mouth daily.

ATI Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN