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ABG Analysis

ABG Analysis

Mastering ABG analysis is essential for nursing practice and success on the NCLEX. Each question in this set emphasizes key concepts, including the identification of acid-base imbalances, physiological responses, and their implications for patient care. A strong grasp of these principles will enhance your ability to assess and respond effectively to patients' needs in various clinical situations.

The number of attempts remaining is 5

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A patient with chronic respiratory acidosis may develop:

2 / 50

A patient with chronic kidney disease shows signs of acidosis. What ABG change would be expected?

3 / 50

A patient is experiencing respiratory distress and has an ABG result of pH 7.32, PaCO2 52 mmHg, HCO3- 24 mEq/L. What does this indicate?

4 / 50

ABG results show: pH 7.48, PaCO2 42 mmHg, HCO3- 30 mEq/L. What does this indicate?

5 / 50

If a patient is experiencing metabolic acidosis, what would you expect the respiratory compensation to be?

6 / 50

A patient with diabetes presents with a fruity odor on their breath. ABG results show: pH 7.25, PaCO2 40 mmHg, HCO3- 15 mEq/L. What condition is this indicative of?

7 / 50

A patient presents with confusion and lethargy. ABG analysis reveals pH 7.34, PaCO2 55 mmHg, HCO3- 26 mEq/L. Which of the following interventions is the priority?

8 / 50

A patient is hypoventilating after a drug overdose. What would their ABG likely show?

9 / 50

A patient with a history of excessive alcohol consumption presents with ABG results: pH 7.30, PaCO2 40 mmHg, HCO3- 15 mEq/L. What is the likely diagnosis?

10 / 50

What is the normal range for arterial blood pH?

11 / 50

A patient presents with tachypnea and lightheadedness. Which ABG finding would be expected?

12 / 50

The nurse is interpreting ABG results: pH 7.50, PaCO2 30 mmHg, HCO3- 24 mEq/L. What condition is indicated?

13 / 50

In a patient with a suspected pulmonary embolism, what ABG changes might you expect?

14 / 50

Which of the following ABG values would indicate respiratory alkalosis?

15 / 50

In a patient with respiratory acidosis, what is the expected change in the kidneys?

16 / 50

A nurse reviews an ABG report: pH 7.35, PaCO2 55 mmHg, HCO3- 22 mEq/L. Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate?

17 / 50

A patient has the following ABG results: pH 7.30, PaCO2 50 mmHg, HCO3- 24 mEq/L. What is the primary acid-base disturbance?

18 / 50

A patient has a pH of 7.39, PaCO2 of 52 mmHg, and HCO3- of 28 mEq/L. This patient is likely experiencing:

19 / 50

A patient with an acute asthma attack is likely to have which of the following ABG results?

20 / 50

A patient has a pH of 7.30, PaCO2 30 mmHg, HCO3- 18 mEq/L. What is the most likely diagnosis?

21 / 50

Which patient condition would most likely cause metabolic alkalosis?

22 / 50

What is a common cause of metabolic acidosis?

23 / 50

If a patient’s ABG shows a pH of 7.28, what should the nurse suspect?

24 / 50

A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis has the following ABG results: pH 7.25, PaCO2 30 mmHg, HCO3- 15 mEq/L. What is the primary acid-base imbalance?

25 / 50

A patient presents with tachycardia and muscle cramps. ABG analysis shows: pH 7.50, PaCO2 38 mmHg, HCO3- 30 mEq/L. What should the nurse assess for?

26 / 50

ABG results show: pH 7.40, PaCO2 32 mmHg, HCO3- 19 mEq/L. Which acid-base balance does this indicate?

27 / 50

Which of the following can lead to metabolic alkalosis?

28 / 50

A patient with renal failure shows ABG results of pH 7.25, PaCO2 40 mmHg, HCO3- 16 mEq/L. This indicates:

29 / 50

A patient with renal failure presents with ABG results: pH 7.32, PaCO2 42 mmHg, HCO3- 16 mEq/L. What does this indicate?

30 / 50

ABG results show: pH 7.38, PaCO2 48 mmHg, HCO3- 26 mEq/L. This indicates which type of compensation?

31 / 50

ABG results show: pH 7.45, PaCO2 35 mmHg, HCO3- 21 mEq/L. What is the interpretation?

32 / 50

A patient with a history of COPD is experiencing respiratory acidosis. Which intervention is most appropriate?

33 / 50

In which condition would you expect to see a decreased HCO3- level?

34 / 50

A patient with chronic kidney disease has a pH of 7.35 and HCO3- of 18 mEq/L. What is the likely diagnosis?

35 / 50

Which of the following scenarios would likely lead to respiratory alkalosis?

36 / 50

A nurse is assessing a patient with potential metabolic acidosis. Which sign would be most indicative?

37 / 50

Which of the following ABG results would indicate metabolic acidosis?

38 / 50

A patient in renal failure presents with pH 7.30 and HCO3- 15 mEq/L. What is the expected respiratory response?

39 / 50

ABG results show: pH 7.47, PaCO2 38 mmHg, HCO3- 29 mEq/L. The nurse should assess for which of the following?

40 / 50

A nurse is reviewing ABG results: pH 7.35, PaCO2 50 mmHg, HCO3- 25 mEq/L. Which condition is most likely?

41 / 50

A patient’s ABG indicates a pH of 7.50, what should the nurse suspect?

42 / 50

A patient with severe dehydration would likely exhibit which of the following ABG results?

43 / 50

A patient has a pH of 7.39, PaCO2 of 52 mmHg, and HCO3- of 28 mEq/L. This patient is likely experiencing:

44 / 50

If a patient is experiencing metabolic alkalosis, which ABG result might be expected?

45 / 50

A patient presents with a high HCO3- level and a pH of 7.50. What could this indicate?

46 / 50

A patient is hyperventilating due to anxiety. What would you expect their ABG results to show?

47 / 50

A patient’s ABG shows: pH 7.45, PaCO2 48 mmHg, HCO3- 36 mEq/L. What condition does this most likely indicate?

48 / 50

A patient presents with confusion and fatigue. Their ABG results show: pH 7.28, PaCO2 58 mmHg, HCO3- 22 mEq/L. What condition do these findings suggest?

49 / 50

The nurse is caring for a patient with COPD. Which ABG result would indicate respiratory acidosis?

50 / 50

A nurse notices a patient has rapid, shallow breathing. The patient’s ABG shows: pH 7.45, PaCO2 30 mmHg, HCO3- 22 mEq/L. What is the likely diagnosis?

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