A critically ill patient has arterial blood gas results of pH 7.35, PaCO2 55 mm Hg, and HCO3 28 mEq/L. How does the nurse interpret these results?
A) Respiratory acidosis
B) Metabolic alkalosis
C) Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis
D) Fully compensated respiratory acidosis
D
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Eight characteristics of groupthink have been identified by Janis (1972). Which of the following is not a characteristic of groupthink?
a. collective rationalism b. belief in the inherent morality of the team c. self-censorship d. illusion of vulnerability
The nurse understands that the client with which of the following conditions is at risk for ob-structive sleep apnea?
1. Heart disease 2. Respiratory tract infections 3. Nasal polyps 4. Obesity
The HIPAA regulations
A. apply to paper and electronic information only. B. enable facilities to disclose patient information to only those employees with a need to know it. C. permit facilities to disclose patient information to all employees who have signed a release. D. make the physician responsible for the security of her patients' medical records.
The nurse is aware that unlike dogs, humans do not contract such diseases as distemper. Which type of immunity explains this protection?
a. Passive immunity b. Acquired immunity c. Innate immunity d. Passive natural immunity