ATI EXAM A GRADE CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

ATI EXAM A GRADE

CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1-  A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has metabolic alkalosis. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse expect?

A.  pH 7.31, HCO3- 22 mEq/L, PaCO2 50 mmHg

B.  pH 7.48, HCO3- 23 mEq/L, PaCO2 25 mmHg

C.  pH 7.32, HCO3- 18 mEq/L, PaCO2 40 mmHg

D.  pH 7.49, HCO3- 32 mEq/L, PaCO2 40 mmHg

2-  A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who has deep, rapid respirations. Arterial blood gas analysis includes the following values: pH 7.25, PaCO2 40, and HCO3- 18. Which of the following acid-base imbalances should the nurse identify and report to the provider?

A.  Respiratory alkalosis

B.  Metabolic alkalosis

C.  Respiratory acidosis

D.  Metabolic acidosis

3-  A nurse is caring for a client who is extremely anxious and is hyperventilating. The client's ABG results are pH 7.50, PaCO2 27 mmHg, and HCO3- 25 mEq/L. The nurse should identify that the client has which of the following acid-base imbalances?

A.  Respiratory acidosis

B.  Metabolic acidosis

C.  Respiratory alkalosis

D.  Metabolic alkalosis

4-  A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with pneumonia. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following acid-base imbalances?

A.  Respiratory alkalosis

B.  Respiratory acidosis

C.  Metabolic alkalosis

D.  Metabolic acidosis