Hyperkalemia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM 2020 WITH NGN QUESTIONS 2 VERSIONS EACH WITH 70 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS /A+ GRADE 1.) A nurse is assessing a client who isreceiving intravenoustherapy. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of fluid volume excess? a. Decreased bowel sounds b. Distended neck veins c. Bilateral muscle weakness d. Thread pulse 2.) A nurse is caring for a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving an infusion of a prescribed hy...

Advanced Patho NURS 5315 exam 1| Questions With Verified Answers 2024 Action potential Correct Answer: The process by which excitable cells transmit information from one to another. How is the action potential altered by a potassium imbalance? (Hyperkalemia) Correct Answer: The ECF has more K+ ions. The membrane potential becomes more positive (hypopolarized). Cells become MORE excitable. T waves peak. QRS complexes widen. Causes dysrhythmias, weakness, paresthesia. {If membrane p...

Exam 2: NUR 2392 / NUR2392 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Multidimensional Care II / MDC 2 | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: pH: 7.42, PaCO2: 55mmHg, HCO3: 32 mEq/L Answer: Metabolic alkalosis with full respiratory compensation Question: Which of the following electrolyte imbalances would be the priority to address in a client with end-stage renal failure Answer: Hyperkalemia Question: Which of the following lab tests does ...

Exam 2: NUR209 / NUR 209 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: Those patients with renal cancer can have what procedure done? Answer: Renal Artery Embolization- this cuts off the flow of blood to the tumor. Question: When you have a list of lab values, and are asked which one would you call the provider about- if the K is abnormal this is nearly Always the right answer. It is more important than ...

Exam 2: NSG 124/ NSG124 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade - Herzing QUESTION QUESTION what is hypertonic solution Answer: 3% sodium chloride QUESTION what is hypotonic Answer: 0.45% sodium chloride QUESTION treats fungal infections Answer: clotrimazole QUESTION a meglitinide Answer: repaglinide QUESTION ends in mycin or micin Answer: amino...

WGU D027 Objective Assessment Study Guide (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? Think PULMONARY. JVD, FVO, rails, S3 murmurs. Number one cause of right sided heart failure! Q: What are symptoms of right sided heart failure? Answer: Think peripheral vascular. Lower extremity edema, abdominal distension. Q: What is the gold standard lab tes...

NR324 / NR-324 Exam 1 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025): Adult Health I | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Chamberlain Question: What does sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) do? Answer: It causes diarrhea to excrete potassium in patients who have hyperkalemia Question: What IV solution would you give if someone has a sodium number of 120? Answer: hypertonic solution Question: What bed position is good for patient's who have FVE...

Final Exam: PRN1409/ PRN 1409 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care III Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: peritoneal dialysis-location abdomen cavity (peritoneum) Q: what is a major risk in patients with peritoneal dialysis? Answer: major risk of peritonitis due to the risk of pathogens entering the abdominal dialysis catheter Q: what is the normal BUN range Answer: 10-20 mg/dL (cook buns for 10-20 min) ...

Exam 2: NR226/ NR 226 (2023/ 2024 Update) Fundamentals Patient Care Exam| Complete Guide with Verified Answers - Chamberlain QUESTION Hypernatremia Answer: Abnormally high sodium concentration in the blood -water deficit QUESTION What types of patients should you monitor for hypernatremia? Answer: Diabetes insipidus Osmotic diuresis -Large amount of perspiration and respiratory water output -Tube feedings, hypertonic parenteral fluids, or salt tablets -Dysfunction of os...

Advanced Med-Surg Principles Jersey College Final Exam Questions With Solutions Ch 13: What are exchanged for potassium ions during alkalosis or acidosis? - hydrogen ions (ie: metabolic acidosis results in hyperkalemia as H ions are shifted into the ell to raise the pH and potassium leaves the cell and enters the bloodstream) Ch 13: What is necessary for neuromuscular and cardiovascular function? - potassium Ch 13: What helps to regulate muscle contraction and relaxation? - ca...