1. The ABC of a patient with severe COPD are as follows: pH 7.34, PaO2 80mmHg, PaCO2 47mmHg, HCO3 28mEq/L. What is the priority action of the nurse based on these findings? (Chapter 2, pages 31-37). 2. What is an early clinical characteristic found in patient affected with multiple sclerosis? (Chapter 14, pages 370-371). 3. Which of the following patients is at the high risk for iron-deficiency anemia? (Chapter 10, page 196). A. Obese patient with a history of gastric bypass surgery. B. A patient with chronic renal failure. C. A patient who follows strictly vegetarian diet. D. A childbearing age woman reporting a craving for ice (Pica). 4. Which of the following laboratory findings is expected in a patient suffering with the Hemophilia A? (Chapter 10, page 205) A. Decreased hematocrit. B. Decreased fibrinogen. C. Prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT). D. Prolonged prothrombin time (PT). 5. Which of the following are the warning signs of myocardial infarction? Select all that apply. (Chapter 12, page 241). A. Feeling of pressure, heaviness, or burning in the chest, especially with increased activity. B. Exercise intolerance. C. Nausea and indigestion. D. Oliguria. E. Sudden shortness of breath, sweating, weakness, and fatigue 2 Pathophysiology Week 7 Assignment Yasmeen Sultana This study source was downloaded by 100000851714074 from CourseHero.com on 10-18-2022 12:21:56 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/65154748/NCLEX-Review-Questionsdocx/ Answers 1. No action needed at this time because patient is suffering from mild respiratory acidosis which can be normal for a patient with severe COPD. 2. Blurred vision with eye pain (optic neuritis) are the early symptoms of multiple sclerosis. 3. D. a childbearing age woman reporting a craving for ice. Rationale: Pica, the craving to eat unusual substances like ice or dirt is a common sign of iron-deficiency anemia. 4. C. Prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT). Rationale: Laboratory findings in patient with hemophilia include normal bleeding time and normal PT but the PTT, APTT, and coagulation time are prolonged. (Chapter 10, page 205). 5. Answer is A, C, & E. (Chapter 12, page 241)