NUR251 EXAM PREP formative quiz module 3: Haemodynamics Part B

You are reviewing a person's blood pH level. Which body system helps regulate blood pH? a) Renal b) Musculoskeletal c) Neurological d) Gastrointestinal

a) Renal

The blood gas of a person with an acid-base disorder shows a blood pH outside of normal limits. Which of the following best describes the status of the disorder? a) partially compensated b) fully compensated c) metabolic distress d) Aeroboic metabolism

a) partially compensated

the mechanism of hypertonic solutions is equalizing the fluid concentration is: a) active transport b) Osmosis c) Diffusion d) Facilitated diffusion

b) Osmosis

to determine acid base balance you need to calculate you need to calculate what on a ABG ( arterial blood gas)? a) pH, bi-carb hco3 and o2 b) pH, PaCo2 and bi-carb hco3 c) PaCo2, Bi-carb, hco3, and co2 d) Paco2, Bi-Carb, Hco3 and 02

b) pH, PaCo2 and bi-carb hco3

A patient is having a blood transfusion. You note their temperature has risen from 36.3 degrees to 37.5 degrees and they feel flushed. What is NOT a correct nursing intervention? a) reassure the patient b) stop the transfusion immediately c) administer 1g paracetamol d) notify the doctor and the blood back immediately

c) administer 1g paracetamol

You have received blood products from the blood bank for a transfusion. How long can you keep it out of the fridge for? a) must be used within 2 hours b) must be used by the end of the shift c) must be used within 4 hours d) must be used within 60 minutes

c) must be used within 4 hours

An elderly post operative patient is demonstrating lethargy, confusion and respiratory rate of 8bpm. which of the following acid-base disorders is most likely the cause? a) Metabolic acidosis b) Respiratory alkalosis c) Respiratory acidosis d) Metabolic alkalosis

d) Metabolic alkalosis

what is the most likely fluid given to an individual involved in a trauma who is experiencing shock? a) normal saline b) whole red blood cells c) fresh frozen plasma d) albumin

d) albumin

The fluid replacement of choice for a patient with fluid volume deficit is: a) 5% dextrose in 0.45% saline b) Dextran c) 0.45% saline d) hartmann's

d) hartmann's

The lungs act as an acid base buffer by a) decreasing respiratory rate and and depth when co2, levels are high reducing acid load b) increasing respiratory rate and depth co2, levels are low, reducing the base load c) decreasing respiratory rate and depth co2 when co2 levels are low reducing the base oad d) increasing respiratory rate and depth co2, levels are high reducing acid load

d) increasing respiratory rate and depth co2, levels are high reducing acid load