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Hondros PN NUR172 Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
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- NUR172/ NUR 172 (NUR172)
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- Hondros College School Of Nursing
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Hondros PN NUR172 Exam 1 QuestionsWith Complete Solutions
2021 National Safety Goals for Hospitals Correct Answers 1.
Identify Patients correctly
2. Improve staff communication
3. Use medications safely
4. Use alarms safely
5. Prevent infection
6. Identify patient safety risks
7. Prevent mistakes in surgery
ABG's Correct Answers pH: 7.35- 7.45
PCO2: 35- 45
HCO3: 22-26
PO2: 80- 100
Autonomy Correct Answers the right to self-determination or
personal independence
Beneficience Correct Answers Doing good for the patient
Calcium Correct Answers Normal range: 8.5- 10
Parathyroid hormone helps to regulate (PTH)
Dextrose Correct Answers Glucose, gives patient energy,
reduces catabolism of protein, reduces the breakdown of fat
(ketosis), irritant to the veins, CANNOT be used to administed
blood products. 2.5%, 5%, 10%, 50%
, Dosage calculations: Calculating IV infusion rate Correct
Answers Drip Rate (dpm) = Volume of IV fluid (mL)/ Time to
run (h) × Drop Factor (drops/mL)/ 60 (min/h)
evidence-based practice Correct Answers problem solving
approach to making clinical decisions using the best evidence
available
fidelity Correct Answers the obligation to be faithful to an
agreement and responsibility; to keep promises
Fluid Volume Deficit Correct Answers hypovolemia,
dehydration, diarrhea, DI.
• S/s: ^HR, hypotension, dysrhythmias, ^RR, dyspnea, lethargic,
weakness, decreased UO, tenting, constipation
• Rx: IV fluids, oral fluids, blood products
Fluid Volume Excess Correct Answers hypervolemia: water
intoxication d/t excessive Na intake, IVF,CRF, CHF, SIADH,
• S/s: ^HR, ^BP, distended neck veins, dysrthymias, ^RR,
altered LOC, ^UO, pitting edema, diarrhea,
• Rx: diuretics, restrict fluid/Na, monitor I&O, monitor daily
weight, elevate head of bed
Four elements of malpractice Correct Answers duty, breach of
duty, causation, and injury
Hypercalcemia Correct Answers could be due to malignancy,
hyperparathyroidism or excessive calcium intake. Handle patient
gently to prevent fractures, avoid high calcium foods and
encourage more water intake.
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