Pathophysiology exam 2 Study Guide: Questions & Answers

A 54-year-old male with a long history of smoking complains of excessive
tiredness, shortness of breath, and overall ill feelings. Lab results reveal
decreased pH, increased CO2, and normal bicarbonate ion. These findings
help to confirm the diagnosis of:
(Ans- respiratory acidosis
For a patient with respiratory acidosis, chronic compensation by the body
will include:
(Ans- Kidney excretion of H+
A 55-year-old female presents to her primary care provider and reports
dizziness, confusion, and tingling in the extremities. Blood tests reveal an
elevated pH, decreased PCO2, and slightly decreased HCO3. Which of the
following is the most likely diagnosis?
(Ans- Respiratory alkalosis with renal compensation
Outcomes of laboratory tests include an elevated level of natriuretic
peptides. Which organ is the priority assessment?
(Ans- heart
A 60-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking is diagnosed with a
hormone-secreting lung tumor. Further testing indicates that the tumor
secretes ADH. Which of the following assessment findings should the
nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
(Ans-
-Confusion
-Weakness
-Nausea
-Muscle twitching