Question

1. What is the normal range of bicarbonate concentration in the blood?

A. 35–45 mEq/L

B. 90–100 mEq/L

C. 22–26 mEq/L

D. 7.35–7.45 mEq/L

2. While assessing a child, a nurse finds that the child has otitis media. Which other finding in the child should the nurse associate with otitis media?

A. Kidney infection

B. Vaginal infection

C.Gastrointestinal infection

D. Upper respiratory tract infection

3. On reviewing a client’s prescription, the nurse finds that the client is prescribed concave lenses for the treatment of impaired vision. Which condition does the nurse find in the client?

A. Myopia

B. Hyperopia

C. Amblyopia

D. Astigmatism

Answer 1

ANSWER.

1) C) Normal range of bicarbonate concentration - 22-26 mEq/L.

2) D) Other finding in the child with otitis media (Middle ear infection)

         include Upper respiratory tract infection.

         Because Eustachian tube connects middle ear to nasopharynx which

         results in spread of middle ear infection to the upper respiratory system.

3) A) Concave lenses are used for impaired vision due to Myopia or Near sightedness.

         Myopia is a refractive error in which parallel rays from a far way object focus on the

         front of the retina.