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

When reviewing the arterial blood gas values for a client, a nurse notes a pH of 7.32, PaCO2 of 48 mm Hg, and HCO3 of 23 mEq/L. What does this indicate about the acid-base balance?

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

Question 3 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 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 healthcare professional is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who has respiratory acidosis. Which of the following findings should the healthcare professional expect?

A. HCO3- 30 mEq/L B. PaCO2 50 mm Hg C. pH 7.45 D. Potassium 3.3 mEq/L

ATI Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam

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ATI RN

ATI RN