Hyperchloremia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

VATI Comp Predictor Overall Review 2 Lab Value - Calcium (Ca ) (Serum Electrolyte) - CORRECT ANSWER-8.6 - 10.2 mg/dL -If a patient has severe hypocalcemia, take seizure precautions and assess the airway. Also, monitor for tetany, tingling sensations in the tips of the fingers and around the mouth, and in the feet. Spasms of the muscles of the extremities and the face may occur. Also, be alert for ECG changes including a prolonged QT interval. - If a patient has hypercalcemia, increase mo...

Lab Value - Calcium (Ca ) (Serum Electrolyte) 8.6 - 10.2 mg/dL -If a patient has severe hypocalcemia, take seizure precautions and assess the airway. Also, monitor for tetany, tingling sensations in the tips of the fingers and around the mouth, and in the feet. Spasms of the muscles of the extremities and the face may occur. Also, be alert for ECG changes including a prolonged QT interval. - If a patient has hypercalcemia, increase mobilization and encourage sufficient oral intake. Take ...

Quiz Bank: NURS611/ NURS 611 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales| 100% Correct- Maryville Q: Which are causes of cellular injury? (Select all that apply. ) A. Antioxidants B. Chemical agents Answer C. Hypoxia Answer D. Mechanical factors Answer Rationale: Injury to cells may be caused by chemical agents, hypoxia, free radicals, infectious agents, physical and mechanical factors, immuno-logic reactions, genetic factors, and...

ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE (2022/2023) LATEST UPDATE WITH HIGHLIGTED SOLUTIONS .A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorr...

RT clinical exam questions & answers 2024 importance of CL - ANSWER-acid base balance osmolality importance of WBC - ANSWER-fight infection importance of RBC - ANSWER-SUPPLIES 02 TO tissues via HBG PLATELETS IMPORTANCE - ANSWER-bleeding and clotting factor importance of K+ - ANSWER-HEART AND KIDNEY FUNCTION importance of BUN - ANSWER-kidney function range of BUN - ANSWER-8-23 term for increased chloride - ANSWER-hyperchloremia hypochloremia - ANSWER-decreased chlori...

RCIS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS Creatinine >1.5 mg/dL Kidney function A chemical waste molecule from muscle metabolism. Produced from creatine the energy in muscles and filtered by kidneys. High levels warn kidney failure BUN 7-22 mg/dL Blood, Urea, Nitrates Kidney function >30 = CHF, shock < 3 = Liver failure Platelet Count 150,00-450,000 /mcL (micro liters) Hep B Most contagious than HC, HA, HIV OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Admin - gove...

.A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Whic...

passive immunity - Transfer of performed antibodies against a specific antigen from protected or immunized individual to an unprotected or non-immunized individual Examples of passive immunity - IgA in breast milk, maternal IgG crossing placenta, antitoxin, serotherapy (direct injection of antibodies) Potassium Value normal range( intercellular cation) - 3.5-5.0 mEq/L Sodium value normal range (major cation of extracellular fluid) - 135-145 mEq/L Calcium value normal range - 9-11 mg/dL OR ...

CNUR 305 Sodium - correct answer Range 135 -145 mmol/L Responsible for water balance Required for normal transmission of impulses across muscle and nerve cells through sodium-potassium pump mechanism Role in maintaining acid-base balance Changes in sodium levels alter water balance Can increase acidity Hypernatremia: Water loss (dehydration)or sodium gain (hypertonic saline administration, adrenal tumor causing increased aldosterone) Primary prevention is thirst First indicator is urin...

ESSENTIALS OF PATHO EXAM RASMUESSEB EXAM 1 WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS [GRADED A+] ACTUAL EXAM 100% Condition of low potassium < 3.5 mEq/L - ANS---hypokalemia Condition of high potassium >5 mEq/L - ANS---Hyperkalemia Condition of sodium < 135 mEq/L - ANS---hyponatremia / hypernatremia Condition of high sodium>145 mEq/L - ANS---hypernatremia condition of low phosphate < 2.5 mg/dL - ANS---hypophophatemia Condition of high phosphate > 4.5 mg/dL - ANS---H...