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NURS 1220 test 2 Questions With Complete SolutionsA nurse anticipates a COPD patient to be in what acid-base
state?
- respiratory acidosis
- metabolic acidosis
- metabolic alkalosis
- respiratory alkalosis Correct Answer - respiratory acidosis
A nurse would anticipate a patient with prolonged vomiting to
be in which acid-base state:
- respiratory acidosis
- metabolic acidosis
- metabolic alkalosis
- respiratory alkalosis Correct Answer metabolic alkalosis
A patient begins lisinopril therapy. What does the nurse consider
at the start of therapy with this medication?
- Liver function tests
- The potential for bradycardia
- The patient's ability to understand medication teaching
- The risk for hypotension Correct Answer The risk for
hypotension
A patient has a low pH a low HCO3 and a normal or slightly
decreased CO2. This is indicative of:
- respiratory acidosis
- metabolic acidosis
- metabolic alkalosis
- respiratory alkalosis Correct Answer metabolic acidosis
, A patient on thiazide diuretics are at risk for developing:
- respiratory acidosis
- metabolic acidosis
- metabolic alkalosis
- respiratory alkalosis Correct Answer metabolic alkalosis
A patient with atrial fibrillation is at risk of having a CVA?
True
False Correct Answer True
A patient with DVT is on heparin. Which drug is prescribed if
the pt. is experiencing excessive bleeding?
- Lepirudin
- Protamine sulfate
- Bivalirudin
- Argatroban Correct Answer Protamine sulfate
A pt has a respiratory rate 30 bpm, fatigue, cough, and nocturia
with weakened pulses. Which condition have these s/sx?
- Mitral stenosis
- Pulmonary edema
- Left-sided heart failure
- Right-sided heart failure Correct Answer Left-sided heart
failure
At the last visit, the nurse and patient developed a goal to
improve cardiovascular health.
Which finding indicates the goal has been met? Select all that
apply.
- Has total cholesterol of 175 mg/dL
- Exercises 40 minutes per day
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