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NUR 185 Exam 1 Questions and Answers (2023/2024) (Verified Answers)
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NUR 185 Exam 1 Questions and Answers (2023/2024) (Verified Answers)
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1 / NUR 185 - Exam 11.Sodium: 135-145 mg
2.Chloride: 96-106 mg
3.Potassium: 3.5-5.0
4.Phosphorus: 3.0-4.5
5.Magnesium: 1.5-2.5
6.RBCs: 4-6 million
7. Platelets: 150,000-400,000
8. WBC: 5,000-10,000
9.Hematocrit: Male 42-
52% Female 37-47%
10.Hemoglobin: 12-
18 11. BUN: 10-20
12. Cr: 0.6-1.2
13. PaCO2: 35-45
14. HCO3: 22-26
15. pH: 7.35-7.45
16.Partial compensation: All 3 values are abnormal
17.Uncompensated: pH & 1 other value is abnormal
18.Fully compensated: pH is normal but the other 2 are abnormal
19.What is a guaiac test?: Detects blood in stool AKA:
-Occult blood test
-Hemoccult test
20.Guaiac test teaching: - Use tongue depressor if incontinent
-No red meat
-No ASA
-No Vitamin C
-No radishes/horseradish
-No raw veggies
-No anti-inflammatories
-Eat food high in fiber
21.Monitor when patient on Vancomycin: - ATB: MRSA, staph, C. diff
-Ototoxicity: ask about hearing aids, check for hearing loss prior to administration
-Nephrotoxicity
-Red man syndrome
-BUN & Cr
22.How does the nurse know Vancomycin is working?: - WBC WNL 2 / -Symptoms dissipate/lessen
-No fever
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