Potassium lab values - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. General Lab Values Q1: What is the normal range for serum sodium levels? A) 135-145 mEq/L B) 3.5-5.0 mEq/L C) 70-100 mg/dL D) 8.5-10.5 mg/dL Answer: A) 135-145 mEq/L Elaboration: Serum sodium levels are crucial for maintaining fluid balance and nerve function. Values outside this range can indicate dehydration, kidney issues, or other medical conditions. 2. Electrolytes Q2: Which electrolyte is primarily responsible for maintaining cardiac rhythm? A) Calcium B) Sodium C) Potas...

HESI RN EXIT Exam Questions and Answers_ A+ Graded 100% Pass The nurse is caring for a client who has developed cardiac tamponade. Which finding would the nurse anticipate? A) Widening pulse pressure B) Pleural friction rub C) Distended neck veins D) Bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWER-C) Distended neck veins A pt presses the call bell and requests pain medication for a severe headache. To assess the quality of the pt. Pain, which approach should the nurse use? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ask the patien...

ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE GUIDE (GRADED A+) LATEST VERSION A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse determines that the medication was effective if the: 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL 2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been prescribed prazosin (Minipress) which of the following client statement ...

2023 HESI Med Surg Exit Exam (V1 Version 1) Brand New Q&As + Guaranteed A+ While assessing a client with diabetes mellitus, the nurse observes an absence of hair growth on the client's legs. What additional assessment provides further data to support this finding? a. Palpate for the presence of femoral pulses bilaterally. b. Assess for the presence of a positive Homan's sign. c. Observe the appearance of the skin on the client's legs. d. Watch the client's posture and balance d...

2023 HESI Med-Surg RN Custom Exam (for Med Surg II Class) Pics & Q&As Included (A+)Multiple Choice Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. While assessing a client with diabetes mellitus, the nurse observes an absence of hair growth on the client's legs. What additional assessment provides further data to support this finding? a. Palpate for the presence of femoral pulses bilaterally. b. Assess for the presence of a positive Homan...

PCC final exam 1 questions & answers 2024/2025 When the results of a lab test are within a predetermined range of values, the results are considered what? - ANSWERS"Normal" Always treat the what? Not the lab value. - ANSWERSPatient Isolated abnormal lab values which do not correlate with the patient's clinical condition may be what? What should be done in this case? - ANSWERSMeaningless Consider lab error, repeat test, or check previous results When looking at Complete Blo...

Purpose of the pituitary gland - hormones help regulate other glands in the endocrine system produces ADH and oxytocin Respiratory regulation of alkalosis - decreased H+ in blood triggers brain to decrease rate and depth of breathing-retains CO2 At risk populations for acid-base imbalances - Diabetes, COPD, Renal failure, severe vomiting/diarrhea Respiratory acidosis lab values - pH < 7.35, CO2 > 45 mmHg Metabolic acidosis lab values - pH < 7.35, HCO3 < 22 mEq/L Respiratory a...

NAPLEX PREP 2024 Questions with 100% Correct Answers Name three examples of at-home tests that can be purchased OTC? pregnancy, ovulation, HIV, herpes, fecal occult blood, drug tests lifespan of platelets? 7-10 days -- reason you have to hold aspirin 10 days prior to surgery When would a CMP be helpful? getting baseline electrolyte labs and liver function tests in one blood draw These are the three white blood cells (leukocytes) classified further as granulocytes neutrophils...

NCLEX-PN NGN EXAM 2023/2024 Question No : 1 - Teaching the client with gonorrhea how to prevent reinfection and further spread is an example of: A. primary prevention. B. secondary prevention. C. tertiary prevention. D. primary health care prevention. Answer: B Explanation: Secondary prevention targets the reduction of disease prevalence and disease morbidity through early diagnosis and treatment. Physiological Adaptation Question No : 2 - Which of the following foods is ...

ATI Pharmacology Proctored exam/ ATI Pharmacology Proctored Review Latest 2023 Version with 100% correct answer/ ATI Pharmacology Proctored Review Latest 2023 Version actual exam Patient identifiers --------- Correct Answer ---------Medical record number -home telephone number What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal failure? --------- Correct Answer --------■ Urinalysis Hematuria, proteinuria, and alterations in specific gravity Serum creatinine - Gradua...