Chvostek sign - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 2: NUR242 / NUR 242 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Galen Q: S/S of dehydration Answer: •Vital signs: hyperthermia, ST, thread pulse, hypotension, decrease CVP •Neuromusculoskeletal: Dizziness, syncope, confusion, weakness, fatigue •GI: thirst, dry furrowed tongue, N/V, anorexia, weight loss •Renal: Oliguria •Other signs: Diminish capillary refill, cool clammy skin, diaphoresis, sunken eyeballs, f...

MN 568 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers Latest Update 2023/2024 | 100% Correct. Complete study guide to pass your exam. A patient is 66 inches in height, weighing 200 pounds, and newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Her fasting plasma glucose level is 215 mg/dL. What is the best initial treatment? a. No treatment at this time b. Diet and exercise for 6-week trial c. Diet, exercise, and oral medication d. Diet, exercise, and exogenous insulin ____ 2. The clinician suspects...

NR 507 WEEK 2 QUIZ / QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023/2024 GRADED A. Downloaded by dennis murimi () Question 2 2 / 2 pts In hyperkalemia, cardiac rhythm changes are a direct result of cardiac cell hypopolarization. cardiac cell repolarization. cardiac cell hyperexcitability. depression of the sinoatrial (SA) node. If extracellular potassium concentration increases without a significant change in intracellular potassium, the resting membrane potential becomes more positive (i.e., changes...

What are the signs and symptoms associated with hypernatremia - ANS - thirst, fever, dry mucous membrane, hypotension, tachycardia, restlessness, low jugular venous pressure. Why does giving insulin reduce potassium? - ANS - Insulin carries potassium back into the cell What are the signs and symptoms of hyponatremia - ANS - Seizure, headache, neurological changes, confusion. Nausea, muscle cramps What factors influence calcium and phosphate balance? - ANS - Calcium and phosphate bal...

NSG 3100 Exam 4 Questions and Answers 100% Pass When the client's serum sodium level is 120 mEq/L, the priority nursing assessment is to monitor the status of which body system? Neurological While assisting the client with meal selection, the nurse realizes that clients who practice Islam or Judaism share an avoidance of: pork products. The client wants to increase intake of an antioxidant in her diet. The nurse recommends including vitamin C, which is best found in: Correct Answ...

4 things about hyperthyroidism - Graves' Disease Exophthalmos Thyroidectomy Goiter 4 things about SIADH - Increased ADH Can't excrete diluted urine Decreased Sodium (135-145) Increased Fluid Volume 5 things about Adrenal insufficiency - Addison Disease Corticosteroid use Decreased glucose also Increased glucose from steroids ACTH done to see if pituitary gland is functioning Monitor fluids and electrolytes 5 things about Hyperparathyroidism - Decreased bone density Decreased PTH ...

Hypocalcemia - Deficits of Calcium cause Increased Neuromuscular Excitability. S/S: Trousseau's Chvostek Sign Diarrhea Circumoral Tingling Hyperactive Reflex Muscle twitching Dysrhythmias ECG abnormalities Decreased HF Decreased BP Anxiety, Irritability HyperCalcemia - Moans, Groans & Stones Constipation Bone Pain Stones - Renal Calculi Decreased DTR Severe Muscle weakness Cardiac Arrest: Increased HR then Decreased ECG Abnormalities: Heart Block, Short ST segments N/V ...

NUR 180 final Review Latest 2024 Graded A+ ABG's R.O.M.E. CO2 values 35-45 HCO3 values 22-26 Metabolic Alkalosis- causes loss of gastric secretions, overdose of antacids, diuretics, excessive vomitting. Metabolic Alkalosis- symptoms N/V, diaphoretic, shallow breathing, EKG changes, lethargy, tetany, muscle cramps, tingling in extremities. Metabolic Acidosis- causes Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Diarrhea, renal failure, shock, aspirin overdose, sepsis. Metabolic Acidosis- s...

NSG 123 Exam 4 Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (100% Correct) what are hormones in terms of the endocrine system?: Chemical messengers secreted by the endocrine organs and transported through the body to act of target cells 4. receptor sites respond to: a specific hormone 5. When hormone production is altered...: people experience health issues such as diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, ect 6. ________ and ______ regulate homeostasis.: Hypothalamus and pituitary 7. pituitary ...

NSG 123 Exam 4 Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 Graded A+ | 100% Verified. What does the endocrine system do?: Organs and glands that secrete hormones and release them directly into the circulation 3. what are hormones in terms of the endocrine system?: Chemical messengers secreted by the endocrine organs and transported through the body to act of target cells 4. receptor sites respond to: a specific hormone 5. When hormone production is altered...: people experience health i...