NUR 2755 MULTIDIMENSIONAL CARE IV EXAM 2 2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS DETAILED REVIEW

NUR 2755 MULTIDIMENSIONAL CARE IV EXAM
2 2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
DETAILED REVIEW
◉ Normal PaCO2. Answer: 35-45


◉ Normal HCO3. Answer: 22-26


◉ If there is an imbalance, you need to first treat the..... Answer: cause


◉ What is the Acid Base Imbalance is indication for the administration
of Ammonium Chloride?. Answer: metabolic alkalosis


◉ What is a common electrolyte imbalance identified in renal failure?.
Answer: hyperkalemia


◉ increase acid means decreased.... Answer: bicarbonate


◉ metabolic acidosis causes. Answer: (ACIDOTIC)
Aspirin toxicityCarbs not metabolized
Insufficiency of kidneys
Diarrhea / DKA
Ostomy

, fisTulas
Intake of a high-fat diet
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors


◉ what occurs in metabolic acidosis. Answer: Excess CO2 in the body,
decreased bicarb


◉ How do the lungs compensate for metabolic acidosis?. Answer: Rapid
respirations, in order to breath off excess CO2


◉ Metabolic acidosis s/s. Answer: Deep, rapid breathing (Kussmaul
respirations)
Confusion
weakness
hypotension
Cardiac changes due to hyperkalemia
nausea/vomiting


◉ ABGs of metabolic acidosis. Answer: pH < 7.35
CO2 < 35
HCO3 < 22