Serum osmolarity - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 376 Pathophysiology Exam 1 Questions and Answers Rated A+ A biopsy of a skin lesion is conducted on Leann, a 48-year-old woman. Biopsy results revealed proliferating cells that were well-differentiated and resembled surrounding cells. The cells were contained within a well-defined area. Benign neoplasia. Neoplasia is uncontrolled and unregulated cell growth. The mass of tissue resulting is known as a "neoplasm." In a benign neoplasm, the cells do not have the characteristics asso...

While assessing a patient, a nurse notes the following findings: poor skin turgor, decreased blood pressure, and a rapid pulse. The patient reports having flu-like symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea for the past three days. Based on the above data, which of these laboratory tests should the patient have? 1. serum amylase, cholesterol, and urine glucose 2. serum sodium, chloride, and magnesium levels 3. hemoglobin, RBC, and platelet sounds 4. urine osmolarity, BUN, and hema...

Stages of general adaptation syndrome - 1. Alarm Initial reaction Sympathetic nervous system 2. Resistance Adaptation Limit stressor 3. Exhaustion Adaptation failing Disease develops Edema - Excess fluid in the interstitial space Dehydration (ECF volume deficit) - Can occur independently without electrolyte defects Decrease in fluid level leads to increase in level of blood solutes Cell shrinkage Hypotension Hypovolemia or fluid volume deficit - Decreased fluid in the intravascular...

Diabetes Insipidus (Sip) correct answers antidiuretic hormone is not secreted adequately, or the kidney is resistant to its effect Diabetes insipidus labs correct answers 1. hypernatremia 2. elevated BUN/Cr 3. increased serum osmo >295 4. decreased urine osmo < 200 5. decreased urine specific gravity < 1.005 6. Decreased ADH 7. Polydipsia diabetes insipidus treatment correct answers Desmopressin (vasopressin); hydrochlorothiazide, hypotonic sol. syndrome of inappropriat...

ATI Med Surg Proctored Exam Practice Qs |Questions and Answers 2023 A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?: a. Headache b. Infection c. Aphasia d. Hypertension b. Infection Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-threatening meningitis. A nurse is p...

ATI COMPREHENSIVE RETAKE 2019 with NGN NEW AND UPDATED WITH 100% CORRECT & VERIFIED ANSWERS REAL ATI COMPREHENSIVE C 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. The nurse obtained a verbal prescription for restraints. Which of the following should the actions the nurse take? A. Request a renewal of the prescription every 8 hr. B. Check the client’s peripheral pulse rate every 30 min C. Obtain a prescription for restr...

DIABETES EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS 2024/2025 UPDATE (ALREADY GRADED A+) A nurse reviews the laboratory results of a client who is receiving intravenous insulin. Which should alert the nurse to intervene immediately? a. Serum chloride level of 98 mmol/L b. Serum calcium level of 8.8 mg/dL c. Serum sodium level of 132 mmol/L d. Serum potassium level of 2.5 mmol/L - ANS: D Insulin activates the sodium-potassium ATPase pump, increasing the movement of potass...

©BRAINBARTER 2024/2025 Pathophysiology Exam 1 Questions With Verified Answers Stages of general adaptation syndrome - answer1. Alarm Initial reaction Sympathetic nervous system 2. Resistance Adaptation Limit stressor 3. Exhaustion Adaptation failing Disease develops Edema - answerExcess fluid in the interstitial space Dehydration (ECF volume deficit) - answerCan occur independently without electrolyte defects Decrease in fluid level leads to increase in level of blood solutes Ce...

Endocrine Disorders - NCLEXAfter a hypophysectomy for acromegaly, what should be the priority of postoperative nursing care? A. Frequent monitoring of serum and urine osmolarity B. Parenteral administration of a growth hormone receptor antagonist C. Keeping the patient in a recumbent position for 2 days D. Patient teaching relate to lifelong ACTH and TSH hormone replacement - correct answer A. Frequent monitoring of serum and urine osmolarity A possible postoperative complication after hypo...

NUR 265 Exam 2 Study Questions and Answers Latest 2024/2025 with complete solutions-Galen NUR 265 Exam 2 Study Questions and Answers Latest 2024/2025 with complete solutions-Galen What is the normal arterial blood gas (ABG) range for the partial pressure of oxygen (PO2)? o 80-100 mmHg o What if it’s higher than 100? What if it’s lower than 80? ▪ Higher = too much oxygenation … lower = hypoxia What is the normal arterial blood gas (ABG) range for the partial pressure of carb...