WorksheetsABG Practice
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The patient whose blood that is most alkalotic would be the one with a pH of:
a)
7.4
b)
6.9
c)
7.8
d)
7.6
2.
The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube that is attached to low suction. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that the client is at risk for which acid-base disorder?
a)
Metabolic acidosis
b)
Metabolic alkalosis
c)
Respiratory acidosis
d)
Respiratory alkalosis
3.
The normal pH range for blood is:
a)
7.0 - 7.25
b)
7.30 - 7.40
c)
7.35 - 7.45
d)
7.45 - 7.55
4.
The respiratory system compensates for changes in the pH level by responding to changes in the levels of:
a)
CO2
b)
H2O
c)
H2CO3
d)
HCO3
5.
The kidneys compensate for acid-base imbalances by excreting or retaining:
a)
Hydrogen ions
b)
Carbonic acid
c)
Sodium bicarbonate
d)
Water
6.
A patient with a prolonged episode of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea has an ABG ordered on admission. You might expect the results to show:
a)
Metabolic acidosis
b)
Metabolic alkalosis
c)
Respiratory acidosis
d)
Respiratory alkalosis
7.
Which of the following may be a reason to order an ABG on a patient?
a)
The patient suddenly develops shortness of breath
b)
An asthmatic is starting to show signs of tiring
c)
A diabetic has developed Kussmaul respirations
d)
All of the above
8.
You are reviewing the results of an ABG. When the pH and the PaCO2 values are moving in opposite directions, the primary problem is:
a)
Respiratory
b)
Renal
c)
Metabolic
d)
Compensation
9.
When an acid-base imbalance is caused by a metabolic disturbance, the pH and the HCO3 will move:
a)
In opposite directions
b)
Totally independent of each other
c)
In the same direction
10.
pH 7.38 pCO2 38 HCO3 24
a)
Respiratory alkalosis
b)
Normal
c)
Metabolic alkalosis
d)
None of the above
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