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WKU Nursing Mental Health Exam #1 (with complete solutions)

What are substances that release hydrogen ions, when dissolved in water or body fluids, increasing the amount of free hydrogen ions in that solution? - ANSWER Acid How is the strength of an acid measured? - ANSWER By how easily it releases a hydrogen ion in solution What binds free hydrogen ions in solution and lowers the amount of free hydrogen ions in solution? - ANSWER Base

What type of disorder with a patient have if they are demanding unnecessary tests and do not comply with recommendations of medical professionals? Hint - these patients often acquire high cost in healthcare and are doctor shoppers - ANSWER Somatic symptom disorder What are the common complaint of Somatic symptom disorder - ANSWER Pain, difficulty swallowing, G.I., shortness of air, dizzy

What origin, metabolic or respiratory do the lungs compensate for in acid-base imbalances? - ANSWER Metabolic What is the normal paCO2 levels? - ANSWER 25-45 mmHg What is the normal HCO3 levels? - ANSWER 22-26 mEq/L What are causes of acidosis? - ANSWER DKA

How do the kidneys contribute to homeostasis? - answer-Contribute to fluid and electrolyte balance and acid-base balance What is a bacterial infection in the kidney and renal pelvis? - answer-Pyelonephritis What are the two types of pyelonephritis? - answer-Acute and chronic What does pyelonephritis interfere with? - answer-Urinary elimination What is an active bacterial infection? - answer-Acute pyelonephritis What results from repeated or continued upper urinary tract infection ...

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WKU Nursing Med Surg Exam #1

WKU NURSING MED SURG EXAM #1

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