NUR 421 EXAM #3 QUESTIONS WITH
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Hypoventilation, headache, confused, low BP, V-fib, hypoxia - ANS What are the S&S of
respiratory acidosis?
hypoventilation, alcohol ingestion, carbon monoxide poisoning, PE, CF, chemical induced -
ANS What are the causes of respiratory acidosis?
lightheaded, dizzy, tachycardia, dysrhythmias, numbness/tingling - ANS What are the S&S of
respiratory alkalosis?
hyperventilation, liver failure - ANS What are the causes of respiratory alkalosis?
fatigue, confusion, cold & clammy skin, N/V, abdominal pain, deep & rapid respirations -
ANS What are the S&S of metabolic acidosis?
DKA, starvation, sepsis, dehydration, renal problems - ANS What are the causes of metabolic
acidosis?
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, N/V, tremors, confusion, tingling of fingers & toes, tachycardic - ANS What are the S&S of
metabolic alkalosis?
vomiting, NG suctioning, excessive NaHCO3 intake - ANS What are the causes of metabolic
alkalosis?
may need a PEG tube, bland foods are best, anticipate swallowing problems - ANS What are
the nutritional considerations with laryngeal cancer?
airway management, wound care, nutrition, communication, psychosocial issues, semi-fowlers
position, adequate fluid intake, cough & deep breathe - ANS What is involved with post-op
care from a radical neck dissection?
assess drainage for CAC, assess insertion site, document 2x per shift (most drainage should
occur the first 24hrs after surgery) - ANS What is involved with drainage from a radical neck
dissection?
removal of one entire lung - ANS What is a pneumonectomy?
have pt on operative side post op - ANS What is involved with post op care with a
pneumonectomy?
removal of one or more lobes of the lung - ANS What is a lobectomy?
removal of small, localized lesions that occupy only part of a segment - ANS What is a wedge
resection?
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100% CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
VERSION 2025/2026.
Hypoventilation, headache, confused, low BP, V-fib, hypoxia - ANS What are the S&S of
respiratory acidosis?
hypoventilation, alcohol ingestion, carbon monoxide poisoning, PE, CF, chemical induced -
ANS What are the causes of respiratory acidosis?
lightheaded, dizzy, tachycardia, dysrhythmias, numbness/tingling - ANS What are the S&S of
respiratory alkalosis?
hyperventilation, liver failure - ANS What are the causes of respiratory alkalosis?
fatigue, confusion, cold & clammy skin, N/V, abdominal pain, deep & rapid respirations -
ANS What are the S&S of metabolic acidosis?
DKA, starvation, sepsis, dehydration, renal problems - ANS What are the causes of metabolic
acidosis?
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, N/V, tremors, confusion, tingling of fingers & toes, tachycardic - ANS What are the S&S of
metabolic alkalosis?
vomiting, NG suctioning, excessive NaHCO3 intake - ANS What are the causes of metabolic
alkalosis?
may need a PEG tube, bland foods are best, anticipate swallowing problems - ANS What are
the nutritional considerations with laryngeal cancer?
airway management, wound care, nutrition, communication, psychosocial issues, semi-fowlers
position, adequate fluid intake, cough & deep breathe - ANS What is involved with post-op
care from a radical neck dissection?
assess drainage for CAC, assess insertion site, document 2x per shift (most drainage should
occur the first 24hrs after surgery) - ANS What is involved with drainage from a radical neck
dissection?
removal of one entire lung - ANS What is a pneumonectomy?
have pt on operative side post op - ANS What is involved with post op care with a
pneumonectomy?
removal of one or more lobes of the lung - ANS What is a lobectomy?
removal of small, localized lesions that occupy only part of a segment - ANS What is a wedge
resection?
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