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Which gene mutation is associated with the development of chronic myeloid leukemia?

• JAK2 gene

• BCR-ABL gene

• FLT3 gene

Marie Joy’s lab test revealed that her serum calcium is 2.5 mEq/L. Which assessment data does the nurse document when a client diagnosed with hypocalcemia develops a carpopedal spasm after the blood-pressure cuff is inflated?

• Tetany

• Paraesthesia

• Positive Chvostek's sign

• Positive Trousseau's sign

You are reviewing the ABG for a client who has vomited for 24 hours. You should expect which of the following acid-base imbalances?

• Respiratory acidosis

• Respiratory alkalosis

• Metabolic acidosis

• Metabolic alkalosis

Answer explanation

Excessive vomiting causes a loss of gastric acids and accumulation of bicarbonate in blood

The nurse reviews the following results for an arterial blood gas (ABG). How does the nurse interpret these results? pH 7.52, PCO₂ 31, HCO₃ 26, PaO₂ 88%

• Metabolic acidosis

• Respiratory acidosis

• Metabolic alkalosis

• Respiratory alkalosis

Emphysema is an obstructive respiratory disease, meaning that the condition makes it difficult to

• Breath

• Inhale

• Deep breathing

• Exhale

___________ is defined as episodic attacks of bronchospasm, bronchial inflammation, mucosal edema, and increased mucous production.

• Asthma

• Emphysema

• COPD

• Chronic Bronchitis

Which type of patient would you suspect as a "Pink Puffer"?

• CHF

• Emphysema

• Bronchitis

• Pneumonia