Ati Comprehensive Exam Questions And Answers

ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Question 5 of 58 A nurse is reviewing the results of a client's arterial blood gas test, which include ph 7.24, HC03- 18 mEq/L, and PaC02 28 mm Hg. The nurse should id that these findings are consistent with which of the following imbalances? A. Metabolic acidosis B. Respiratory acidosis C. Metabolic alkalosis D. Respiratory alkalosis Answer: A The nurse should identify this client's results are consistent with metabolic acidosis. The nurse should also identify the following as other findings of metabolic acidosis: Diarrhea Circulatory shock Question 14 of 58 The nurse is caring for a client with the following blood gas levels. pH-7.30, CO2- 70, HCO3-27. What is the correct interpretation for these blood gas levels? A. Metabolic acidosis B. Metabolic alkalosis C. Respiratory acidosis D. Respiratory alkalosis Answer: C This client has respiratory acidosis. Normal blood gas levels are pH: 7.35-7.45, CO2-35-45 and HCO3 22-26.Question 16 of 58 A nurse is caring for an adult client who is being treated for pancreatitis and requires a mechanical ventilator for assistance with breathing. The physician orders an arterial blood gas, which provides the following results: pH: 7. 28; pCO2: 51mmg; HC03: 24 mEq/L; Sa02: