Fundamentals – Patient Care (NR-226) Exam 2 | Actual Questions and Answers /
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,1. What is the primary purpose of analyzing arterial blood gases (ABGs)?
□ A. To evaluate kidney function
□ B. To measure blood glucose levels
□ C. To assess oxygenation and acid-base balance
□ D. To determine electrolyte imbalances
Answer: C. To assess oxygenation and acid-base balance
2. Which of the following is a common sign of metabolic acidosis?
□ A. Kussmaul respirations
□ B. Bradycardia
□ C. Hyperventilation
□ D. Hypotension
Answer: A. Kussmaul respirations
3. What is a potential cause of respiratory alkalosis?
□ A. Renal failure
□ B. Anxiety or panic attacks
□ C. Hypoventilation
□ D. Diarrhea
Answer: B. Anxiety or panic attacks
4. In the context of ABGs, what does a low pH indicate?
□ A. Alkalosis
□ B. Acidosis
□ C. Normal acid-base balance
□ D. Respiratory failure
Answer: B. Acidosis
5. Which condition is characterized by an elevated bicarbonate level?
□ A. Metabolic acidosis
□ B. Respiratory acidosis
□ C. Metabolic alkalosis
□ D. Respiratory alkalosis
Answer: C. Metabolic alkalosis
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, 6. What is the significance of interpreting ABG results?
□ A. To diagnose infections
□ B. To assess acid-base status and oxygenation
□ C. To evaluate liver function
□ D. To monitor blood pressure
Answer: B. To assess acid-base status and oxygenation
7. What is a common symptom of respiratory acidosis?
□ A. Hyperactivity
□ B. Confusion
□ C. Tachypnea
□ D. Nausea
Answer: B. Confusion
8. Which of the following can lead to metabolic alkalosis?
□ A. Diabetes mellitus
□ B. Excessive vomiting
□ C. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
□ D. Acute kidney injury
Answer: B. Excessive vomiting
9. What does a high partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2) in ABGs typically
indicate?
□ A. Normal respiratory function
□ B. Hypoventilation
□ C. Hyperventilation
□ D. Metabolic compensation
Answer: B. Hypoventilation
10. What is the expected compensation mechanism for metabolic acidosis?
□ A. Decreased respiratory rate
□ B. Increased respiratory rate
□ C. Increased renal excretion of bicarbonate
□ D. Decreased heart rate
Answer: B. Increased respiratory rate
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Latest Updated 2026 / (Graded A+)-Chamberlain
,1. What is the primary purpose of analyzing arterial blood gases (ABGs)?
□ A. To evaluate kidney function
□ B. To measure blood glucose levels
□ C. To assess oxygenation and acid-base balance
□ D. To determine electrolyte imbalances
Answer: C. To assess oxygenation and acid-base balance
2. Which of the following is a common sign of metabolic acidosis?
□ A. Kussmaul respirations
□ B. Bradycardia
□ C. Hyperventilation
□ D. Hypotension
Answer: A. Kussmaul respirations
3. What is a potential cause of respiratory alkalosis?
□ A. Renal failure
□ B. Anxiety or panic attacks
□ C. Hypoventilation
□ D. Diarrhea
Answer: B. Anxiety or panic attacks
4. In the context of ABGs, what does a low pH indicate?
□ A. Alkalosis
□ B. Acidosis
□ C. Normal acid-base balance
□ D. Respiratory failure
Answer: B. Acidosis
5. Which condition is characterized by an elevated bicarbonate level?
□ A. Metabolic acidosis
□ B. Respiratory acidosis
□ C. Metabolic alkalosis
□ D. Respiratory alkalosis
Answer: C. Metabolic alkalosis
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, 6. What is the significance of interpreting ABG results?
□ A. To diagnose infections
□ B. To assess acid-base status and oxygenation
□ C. To evaluate liver function
□ D. To monitor blood pressure
Answer: B. To assess acid-base status and oxygenation
7. What is a common symptom of respiratory acidosis?
□ A. Hyperactivity
□ B. Confusion
□ C. Tachypnea
□ D. Nausea
Answer: B. Confusion
8. Which of the following can lead to metabolic alkalosis?
□ A. Diabetes mellitus
□ B. Excessive vomiting
□ C. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
□ D. Acute kidney injury
Answer: B. Excessive vomiting
9. What does a high partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2) in ABGs typically
indicate?
□ A. Normal respiratory function
□ B. Hypoventilation
□ C. Hyperventilation
□ D. Metabolic compensation
Answer: B. Hypoventilation
10. What is the expected compensation mechanism for metabolic acidosis?
□ A. Decreased respiratory rate
□ B. Increased respiratory rate
□ C. Increased renal excretion of bicarbonate
□ D. Decreased heart rate
Answer: B. Increased respiratory rate
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