Practice Question
A client is admited to the emergency room with a respiratory rate of 7/min. Arterial blood gases (ABG) reveal the following values. Which of the following is an appropriate analysis of the ABGs?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Respiratory acidosis
Rationale:
💎A respiratory rate of 7 breaths/min indicates hypoventilation, leading to CO₂ retention and a drop in pH.
💎This is classic for respiratory acidosis.
💎 It results from impaired respiratory drive or neuromuscular compromise, requiring interventions such as oxygen support or mechanical ventilation to correct gas exchange and restore acid-base balance.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4