A patient's most recent arterial blood gases reveal pH = 7.5; HCO3- = 29 mEq/L, and PaCO2 = 51 mm Hg. What health problem could account for these findings?
A) Volume depletion from vomiting
B) Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
C) Atelectasis
D) Hyperventilation
A
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The nurse is preparing to assess the dorsalis pedis artery. Where is the correct location for palpation?
a. Behind the knee b. Over the lateral malleolus c. In the groove behind the medial malleolus d. Lateral to the extensor tendon of the great toe
The correct procedure for selecting an oropharyngeal airway is to:
a. measure from the tip of the nose to the ear lobe. b. measure from the mouth to the ear lobe. c. measure from the tip of the nose to the middle of the trachea. d. measure the airway from the corner of the patient's mouth to the angle of the jaw.
A 30-year-old woman is taking phenelzine (Nardil) 30mg PO tid. The nurse knows that at that dosage, the patient will need to be carefully monitored for
A) dizziness. B) diarrhea. C) increased secretions. D) facial flushing.
A nurse-initiated or independent activity for promotion of respiratory function in a terminally ill patient is to:
a. limit PO fluid intake. b. position the patient in semi-Fowler's or Fowler's position. c. reduce narcotic analgesic use. d. administer bronchodilators.