Nursing 1060 Final exam Electrolyte
imbalances. 120 actual answers 100%
Nursing 1060 Final exam Electrolyte
imbalances. 120 actual answers 100%
What are the possible causes of fluid volume excess (hypervolemia)? SATA.
A. High blood pressure.
B. congestive heart failure (CHF)
C. IVF.
D. Renal failure. - ANSWER-B. CHF.
C. IVF.
D. RF.
A patient is admitted to the ED due to hypervolemia. What are priority
cues/assessments the nurse will look for?
A. Weight loss.
B. Peripheral edema, ascites.
C. increased central venous pressure.
D. Low blood pressure.
E. Weight gain.
F. pulmonary edema - crackles, SOB.
G. High blood pressure. - ANSWER-B. Peripheral edema , ascites.
C. Increased central venous pressure.
E. Weight gain.
F. Pulmonary edema - crackles, SOB.
G. High blood pressure.
A nurse is admitting a patient to the unit for hypervolemia. What orders will the nurse
expect to get from the doctor? SATA.
A. Increased mobilization.
C. NPO.
D. Fluid restriction.
E. Diuretics. - ANSWER-D. Fluid restriction.
E. Diuretics.
What are the electrolytes that can become imbalanced in the body? - ANSWER--
Potassium.
- Sodium.
- Calcium.
- Phosphorus.
- Magnesium.
what causes electrolyte imbalances? - ANSWER-When levels of essential electrolytes &
minerals are disrupted in the body.
,Nursing 1060 Final exam Electrolyte
imbalances. 120 actual answers 100%
What labs are contained in a basic metabolic panel? - ANSWER-- Glucose.
- Calcium.
- Sodium.
- Potassium.
- Bicarbonate (total CO2).
- Chloride.
True or false:
BUN & creatinine are tested in the liver. - ANSWER-False.
Tested in the kidney.
What is the normal range of sodium?
A. 125-150 mEq/L.
B. 135-150 mEq/L.
C. 135-145 mEq/L.
D. 120-140 mEq/L. - ANSWER-C. 135-145 mEq/L.
What is hypernatremia? - ANSWER-high sodium levels.
What is hyponatremia? - ANSWER-low sodium levels.
What electrolyte is the primary determinant of ECF osmolality?
A. potassium.
B. Sodium.
C. Magnesium.
D. Caclium. - ANSWER-B. Sodium.
** serum sodium levels reflects the ratio of sodium to water.
What organ is the primary regulator of sodium balance?
A. Lungs.
B. Liver.
C. Stomach.
D. Kidneys. - ANSWER-D. Kidneys.
All are true regarding sodium balance EXCEPT:
A. The kidneys are the primary regulator of sodium balance.
B. Generation & transmission of nerve impulses.
C. Thirst regulation sensor.
D. Muscle contractility.
E. Sodium imbalances are typically associated with ECF imbalances.
G. Balances body's fluids & regulates blood pressure. - ANSWER-C. Thirst regulation
sensor.
, Nursing 1060 Final exam Electrolyte
imbalances. 120 actual answers 100%
True or false:
If the amount of fluid volume decreases, the sodium levels will be decreased, if fluid
levels increase, sodium levels will increase. - ANSWER-False.
If fluid volume decreases, sodium levels increase (more concentrated). If fluid volume
increases, sodium levels decrease (more diluted).
what are the different types of fluid solutions? - ANSWER-Isotonic - 0.9 NaCl.
Hypertonic - 3% NaCl.
Hypotonic - 0.45% NaCl.
Different sizes of electrolytes can impact osmolarity, but it is mostly impacted by what
electrolyte?
A. Calcium.
B. Sodium.
C. Potassium.
D. Phosphorus. - ANSWER-B. sodium.
** Na goes up, higher tenacity. Na goes down, lower tenacity.
What are the common causes of electrolyte imbalances? SATA.
A. Fluid loss.
B. Medications.
C. Underlying conditions.
D. Dietary factors. - ANSWER-A-D.
What are the diagnostic tests that can be done for electrolyte imbalances? SATA.
A. Glucose test.
B. Urinalysis.
C. CT scan.
D. ECG.
E. Blood tests. - ANSWER-B. Urinalysis.
D. ECG.
E. Blood tests.
what is the shorthand diagram used by nurses when getting a patient's BMP.
A. herringbone diagram.
B. Venn diagram.
C. fishbone diagram.
D. line graph. - ANSWER-C. Fishbone diagram.
A patient comes into the ED due to impaired LOC, a high fever, excessive sweating, &
states they do not drink a lot of fluids. The doctor gives a diagnosis of hypernatremia.
What would be the expected fluid to administer for this patient?
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