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The nurse is teaching a patient being discharged with a long leg
cast. Which of the following instructions is appropriate?
a. Keep plaster casts covered until thoroughly dry.
b. Apply lotion under cast edges to lubricate the skin.
c. Elevate the cast above the level of the heart whenever possible.
d. Put talcum powder down the cast to prevent perspiration.
Ms. R. is a 40 year old woman who underwent total hip
replacement. Which of the following activities would be appropriate
for Ms. R. after discharge?
a. Sitting in only a low chair
b. Resuming all ADLs as soon as possible
c. Sitting at least 8 hours a day
d. Putting a pillow between her legs when sleeping
Ms. K’s right knee appears to be swollen. To further evaluate
this, the nurse should first:
a. put the knee through range of motion.
b. test muscle strength.
c. compare it to the left knee.
d. palpate for crepitus.
Ms. E. is a 78 year old woman who was admitted with an
impacted right hip. She was placed in traction. When caring for a
patient in traction, the nurse is guided by which principle?
a. Weights should rest on the bed
b. Knots in the ropes should touch the pulley
c. Weights are removed routinely
d. Skeletal traction is never interrupted
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The nurse is assessing the patient for the presence of a Chvostek’s
sign. What electrolyte imbalance does a positive Chvostek’s sign
indicate?
a. Hypermagnesemia
b. Hypercalce
mia c.
Hypocalcemia
d. Hyperkalemia
The next 9 question will show your ability to analyze ABG
(arterial blood gas) results. Some questions will give preview
information.
A patient has arrived at the ER complaining to tingling in her face,
hands, and eet. She stated she feels “light-headed” and has been
studying for NUR 109 Final Exam for 3 straight days. Assessments
reveals BP 165/110, HR 124, RR 36, skin clammy and pale. ABG’s:
pH = 7.49, PaCO2 = 31, HCO3 = 19
a. Respiratory
acidosis b.
Respiratory
alkalosis
c. Metabolic acidosis
d. Metabolic alkalosis
You are an ER nurse caring for a trauma patient. Your patient has
the following arterial blood gas results: pH = 7.26, PaCO2 = 28,
HCO3 = 11 mEq/L. How would you interpret these results?
a. Respiratory acidosis with no compensation
b. Metabolic alkalosis with a compensatory alkalosis
c. Metabolic acidosis with no compensation
d. Metabolic acidosis with a compensatory alkalosis
A patient in the ICU starts complaining of being “short of breath.” An
,NUR 109 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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arterial blood gas (ABG) is drawn. The ABG has the following
values: pH = 7.21, PaCO2
= 64, HCO3 = 24. What does the ABG
reflect? a. Respiratory acidosis
b. Metabolic alkalosis
c. Respiratory alkalosis
d. Metabolic acidosis
An 16-year-old female is admitted through the ER semi-conscious,
RR = 56, fruity breath, diaphoretic pale skin, blood glucose is 740,
and ketones in her urine. ABG results show pH = 7.21, PaCO2 = 35,
and HCO3 = 14. What does the ABG reflect?
a. Respiratory acidosis
b. Respiratory
alkalosis c.
Metabolic acidosis
d. Metabolic alkalosis
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Interpret theses ABG’s: pH = 7.36, PaCO2 = 56, pO2 = 90, HCO3 =
20.
a. Respiratory acidosis, partially compensated
b. Respiratory alkalosis, partially compensated
c. Metabolic acidosis, fully
compensated d. Metabolic
alkalosis, fully compensated
An 83-year-old female was found by her daughter in distress. She
calls 911. When the EMTs arrive they assess her breathing and airway,
do and EKG, obtain ABGs, and questions the daughter. The patient
has been taking Oxycodone for back pain and a sleeping pill at night.
Assessment reveals lethargic, unresponsive patient. RR = 5, BP =
80/40, MAP = 53, HR = 45. ABG results: pH = 7.12, PaCO2 = 64,
pO2 = 68, HCO3 = 24. Interpretation of these ABG results is:
a. respiratory acidosis, uncompensated.
b. respiratory acidosis, fully compensated.
c. respiratory alkalosis, uncompensated.
d. respiratory alkalosis, partially compensated.
What do you suspect will be immediate treatment plans for the
patient in the above scenario?
a. Establishment of IV and bolus of 1000
mls of NS b. Intubation and oxygenation
c. Blood transfusion
d. Administration of sublingual nitroglycerin
Analyze these ABGs: pH = 7.37, PaCO2 = 43, HCO3 = 23.
a. Metabolic acidosis
b. Respiratory
alkalosis c. Normal
d. Respiratory acidosis
A student has been experiencing severe gastric burning and
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The nurse is teaching a patient being discharged with a long leg
cast. Which of the following instructions is appropriate?
a. Keep plaster casts covered until thoroughly dry.
b. Apply lotion under cast edges to lubricate the skin.
c. Elevate the cast above the level of the heart whenever possible.
d. Put talcum powder down the cast to prevent perspiration.
Ms. R. is a 40 year old woman who underwent total hip
replacement. Which of the following activities would be appropriate
for Ms. R. after discharge?
a. Sitting in only a low chair
b. Resuming all ADLs as soon as possible
c. Sitting at least 8 hours a day
d. Putting a pillow between her legs when sleeping
Ms. K’s right knee appears to be swollen. To further evaluate
this, the nurse should first:
a. put the knee through range of motion.
b. test muscle strength.
c. compare it to the left knee.
d. palpate for crepitus.
Ms. E. is a 78 year old woman who was admitted with an
impacted right hip. She was placed in traction. When caring for a
patient in traction, the nurse is guided by which principle?
a. Weights should rest on the bed
b. Knots in the ropes should touch the pulley
c. Weights are removed routinely
d. Skeletal traction is never interrupted
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The nurse is assessing the patient for the presence of a Chvostek’s
sign. What electrolyte imbalance does a positive Chvostek’s sign
indicate?
a. Hypermagnesemia
b. Hypercalce
mia c.
Hypocalcemia
d. Hyperkalemia
The next 9 question will show your ability to analyze ABG
(arterial blood gas) results. Some questions will give preview
information.
A patient has arrived at the ER complaining to tingling in her face,
hands, and eet. She stated she feels “light-headed” and has been
studying for NUR 109 Final Exam for 3 straight days. Assessments
reveals BP 165/110, HR 124, RR 36, skin clammy and pale. ABG’s:
pH = 7.49, PaCO2 = 31, HCO3 = 19
a. Respiratory
acidosis b.
Respiratory
alkalosis
c. Metabolic acidosis
d. Metabolic alkalosis
You are an ER nurse caring for a trauma patient. Your patient has
the following arterial blood gas results: pH = 7.26, PaCO2 = 28,
HCO3 = 11 mEq/L. How would you interpret these results?
a. Respiratory acidosis with no compensation
b. Metabolic alkalosis with a compensatory alkalosis
c. Metabolic acidosis with no compensation
d. Metabolic acidosis with a compensatory alkalosis
A patient in the ICU starts complaining of being “short of breath.” An
,NUR 109 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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arterial blood gas (ABG) is drawn. The ABG has the following
values: pH = 7.21, PaCO2
= 64, HCO3 = 24. What does the ABG
reflect? a. Respiratory acidosis
b. Metabolic alkalosis
c. Respiratory alkalosis
d. Metabolic acidosis
An 16-year-old female is admitted through the ER semi-conscious,
RR = 56, fruity breath, diaphoretic pale skin, blood glucose is 740,
and ketones in her urine. ABG results show pH = 7.21, PaCO2 = 35,
and HCO3 = 14. What does the ABG reflect?
a. Respiratory acidosis
b. Respiratory
alkalosis c.
Metabolic acidosis
d. Metabolic alkalosis
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Interpret theses ABG’s: pH = 7.36, PaCO2 = 56, pO2 = 90, HCO3 =
20.
a. Respiratory acidosis, partially compensated
b. Respiratory alkalosis, partially compensated
c. Metabolic acidosis, fully
compensated d. Metabolic
alkalosis, fully compensated
An 83-year-old female was found by her daughter in distress. She
calls 911. When the EMTs arrive they assess her breathing and airway,
do and EKG, obtain ABGs, and questions the daughter. The patient
has been taking Oxycodone for back pain and a sleeping pill at night.
Assessment reveals lethargic, unresponsive patient. RR = 5, BP =
80/40, MAP = 53, HR = 45. ABG results: pH = 7.12, PaCO2 = 64,
pO2 = 68, HCO3 = 24. Interpretation of these ABG results is:
a. respiratory acidosis, uncompensated.
b. respiratory acidosis, fully compensated.
c. respiratory alkalosis, uncompensated.
d. respiratory alkalosis, partially compensated.
What do you suspect will be immediate treatment plans for the
patient in the above scenario?
a. Establishment of IV and bolus of 1000
mls of NS b. Intubation and oxygenation
c. Blood transfusion
d. Administration of sublingual nitroglycerin
Analyze these ABGs: pH = 7.37, PaCO2 = 43, HCO3 = 23.
a. Metabolic acidosis
b. Respiratory
alkalosis c. Normal
d. Respiratory acidosis
A student has been experiencing severe gastric burning and
