L), [normal range: 22-26]

Which condition would the nurse analyze these results to indicate?

Metabolic alkalosis

Metabolic acidosis

Respiratory alkalosis

Respiratory acidosis

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Metabolic alkalosis is characterized by a high pH and a high HCO3- level; this does not match the provided values.

B. Metabolic acidosis would show a low pH and a low HCO3-, which does not match the findings.

C. The pH is high (7.45) while the Paco2 is low (30 mm Hg), indicating respiratory alkalosis. The low HCO3- could be a compensatory mechanism but does not change the primary interpretation of respiratory alkalosis.

D. Respiratory acidosis would be indicated by a low pH and a high Paco2, which is not the case here.

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Correct Answer is D

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A. A pustule is a small elevation of the skin that contains pus, typically smaller than 0.5 cm.

B. A macule is a flat, discolored area of skin that is less than 0.5 cm in diameter, so it does not fit the description of elevated lesions larger than 0.5 cm.

C. A papule is an elevated, solid lesion that is less than 0.5 cm in diameter; lesions larger than this would not be classified as papules.

D. A patch is defined as a flat, non-palpable lesion larger than 0.5 cm, and psoriasis can present as patches. Thus, the lesions described fit this classification.

A. normal sinus rhythm B. sinus bradycardia C. asystole D. sinus tachycardia

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. This would show a regular rhythm with a consistent rate (60-100 bpm) and clear P waves before each QRS complex, which is not present in asystole.

B. This indicates a slow heart rate (below 60 bpm) but would still display P waves and QRS complexes; asystole shows no electrical activity.

C. This is the correct interpretation as it represents a flatline on the ECG, indicating no electrical activity in the heart.

D. This would show a rapid heart rate (above 100 bpm) with present P waves, which is not the case in asystole.

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