Posted: January 10th, 2017

The nurse reviews the ABG values of a client. The results indicate respiratory acidosis. Which of the following values would indicate that this acid-base imbalance exists?

A nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with acute exacerbation of COPD. Which of the following would the nurse expect to note on assessment of this client?

1. Increased oxygen saturation with exercise
2. Hypocapnia
3. A hyperinflated chest on x-ray film
4. A widened diaphragm noted on chest x-ray film

45.  An oxygenated delivery system is prescribed for a client with COPD to deliver a precise oxygen concentration. Which of the following types of oxygen delivery systems would the nurse anticipate to be prescribed?

1. Venturi mask
2. Aerosol mask
3. Face tent
4. Tracheostomy collar

46.  Theophylline (Theo-Dur) tablets are prescribed for a client with chronic airflow limitation, and the nurse instructs the client about the medication. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

1. “I will take the medication on an empty stomach.”
2. “I will take the medication with food.”
3. “I will continue to take the medication even if I am feeling better.”
4. “Periodic blood levels will need to be obtained.”

47.  A nurse is caring for a client with emphysema. The client is receiving oxygen. The nurse assesses the oxygen flow rate to ensure that it does not exceed

1. 1 L/min
2. 2 L/min
3. 6 L/min
4. 10 L/min

48.  The nurse reviews the ABG values of a client. The results indicate respiratory acidosis. Which of the following values would indicate that this acid-base imbalance exists?

1. pH of 7.48
2. P_CO2 of 32 mm Hg
3. pH of 7.30
4. HCO₃^– of 20 mEq/L