1 of 37
Term Definition
A charge nurse is teaching a
1
group of nurses about
conditions related to metabolic
acidosis. Which of the following
statements by a unit nurse
indicates the teaching has been
effective?
1) "metabolic acidosis can occur
due to diabetic ketoacidosis
2) "Metabolic acidosis can
occur in a client who has
myasthenia gravis"
3) "metabolic acidosis can
occur in a client who has
asthma"
4) "metabolic acidosis can
occur due to cancer"
,Give this one a try later!
True False
2 of 37
Definition Term
5, 6 A nurse is assessing a client who
has DKA and ketones in the
urine. The nurse should expect
which of the findings?
Select all that apply.
1) weight gain
2) fruity odor of breath
3) abdominal pain
4) kussmaul respirations
5) metabolic acidosis
Give this one a try later!
True False
Correct definition
The nurse is assessing a client who has pancreatitis. The
client's ABGs reveal metabolic acidosis. Which of the
following are expected findings?
Select all that apply.
1) tachycardia
, 2) hypertension
3) bounding pulses
4) hyperreflexia
5) dysrhythmia
6) tachypnea
3 of 37
Term Definition
A nurse is assessing a client for
3
Chvostek's sign. Which of the
following techniques should the
nurse use to perform this test?
1) apply a BP cuff to the client's
arm
2) place the stethoscope bell
over the client's carotid artery
3) tap lightly on the client's
cheek
4) ask the client to lower their
chin to their chest
Give this one a try later!
True False
4 of 37
Term Definition
1, 2, 4, 5
, A nurse is assessing a client who
has DKA and ketones in the
urine. The nurse should expect
which of the findings?
Select all that apply.
1) weight gain
2) fruity odor of breath
3) abdominal pain
4) kussmaul respirations
5) metabolic acidosis
Give this one a try later!
True False
Correct definition
2, 3, 4, 5
5 of 37
Term Definition
A nurse is reviewing the medical
3
record for a client who is to
begin therapy for DKA. Which
*to maintain blood perfusion to
of the following prescriptions
vital organs
should the nurse administer?
1) administer an IV infusion of
regular insulin at 0.3 units/kg/hr
Term Definition
A charge nurse is teaching a
1
group of nurses about
conditions related to metabolic
acidosis. Which of the following
statements by a unit nurse
indicates the teaching has been
effective?
1) "metabolic acidosis can occur
due to diabetic ketoacidosis
2) "Metabolic acidosis can
occur in a client who has
myasthenia gravis"
3) "metabolic acidosis can
occur in a client who has
asthma"
4) "metabolic acidosis can
occur due to cancer"
,Give this one a try later!
True False
2 of 37
Definition Term
5, 6 A nurse is assessing a client who
has DKA and ketones in the
urine. The nurse should expect
which of the findings?
Select all that apply.
1) weight gain
2) fruity odor of breath
3) abdominal pain
4) kussmaul respirations
5) metabolic acidosis
Give this one a try later!
True False
Correct definition
The nurse is assessing a client who has pancreatitis. The
client's ABGs reveal metabolic acidosis. Which of the
following are expected findings?
Select all that apply.
1) tachycardia
, 2) hypertension
3) bounding pulses
4) hyperreflexia
5) dysrhythmia
6) tachypnea
3 of 37
Term Definition
A nurse is assessing a client for
3
Chvostek's sign. Which of the
following techniques should the
nurse use to perform this test?
1) apply a BP cuff to the client's
arm
2) place the stethoscope bell
over the client's carotid artery
3) tap lightly on the client's
cheek
4) ask the client to lower their
chin to their chest
Give this one a try later!
True False
4 of 37
Term Definition
1, 2, 4, 5
, A nurse is assessing a client who
has DKA and ketones in the
urine. The nurse should expect
which of the findings?
Select all that apply.
1) weight gain
2) fruity odor of breath
3) abdominal pain
4) kussmaul respirations
5) metabolic acidosis
Give this one a try later!
True False
Correct definition
2, 3, 4, 5
5 of 37
Term Definition
A nurse is reviewing the medical
3
record for a client who is to
begin therapy for DKA. Which
*to maintain blood perfusion to
of the following prescriptions
vital organs
should the nurse administer?
1) administer an IV infusion of
regular insulin at 0.3 units/kg/hr
