A nurse reviews the blood gas results of a client in respiratory distress. The pH is 7.32 and the PaCO2 is 50 mm Hg (6.65 kPa). Which acid-base imbalance does the nurse recognize in these findings?
A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory acidosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis
Ans: C. Respiratory acidosis
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Which type of cerebrovascular accident has the slowest rate of recovery and the highest probability of causing extensive neurological deficits?
a. Reversible ischemic neurological deficit (RIND) b. Cerebral aneurysm c. Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) d. Thrombotic stroke
As a nurse working in the newborn nursery, you notice an infant who is having circumoral cyanosis. Which CHD do you suspect the child may have? Select all that apply
a. Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) b. Tetralogy of Fallot c. Pulmonary atresia d. Transposition of the great arteries e. Ventricular septal defect
The nurse explains that the medically supervised approach to weight reduction will include: (Select all that apply.)
a. medications to suppress the appetite. b. an exercise program. c. participation in a support group. d. stress reduction. e. change in concepts about food.
All of the following statements about the patient's electronic health record are true EXCEPT
a. information is less complete than the tradi-tional handwritten form b. the information is more organized than the handwritten form c. there is less redundancy than with the handwritten form d. all members of the health care team have access to the electronic record