Hypokalemia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BSN 266 HESI Med Surg Practice Exam Version 2 (2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales|100% Correct| Grade A- Nightingale Q: What types of medications should the nurse expect to administer to a client during an acute respiratory distress episode? A. Vasodilators and hormones. B. Analgesics and sedatives. C. Anticoagulants and expectorants. D. Bronchodilators and steroids. Answer: D. Bronchodilators and steroids. Rationale Besides supplemental oxygen, this...

Final Exam: NRNP 6566/ NRNP6566 Advanced Care of Adults in Acute Settings I| Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024 Update- Walden Question 1 Which of the following medications has the best gram negative bacteria coverage? Cefuroxime (Cefzil) Amoxicillin (Amoxil) Clarithromycin (Biaxin) Moxifloxacin (Avelox) Question 2 A 66 year old patient is admitted to the ICU with hospital acquired pneumonia. She has consolidation in the right middle and lower lung lobe. Arterial blood ...

PRN1178/ PRN 1178 Exam 2 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care II| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| All Modules Covered| 100% Correct| A Grade - Rasmussen Q: What 3 things are included in Acid/Base balance (How do we balance the PH? Answer: chemical buffers, respiratory, and kidney functions Q: What is the 1st line of defense to maintain acid/base balance? Answer: Chemical and Protein Buffer Systems Q: What is the 2nd line of defense to mainta...

135-145 - ANSWER-normal sodium levels 3.5-5 - ANSWER-normal potassium levels 8.5-10.5 - ANSWER-normal calcium levels 1.7-2.2 - ANSWER-normal magnesium levels 2.5-4.5 - ANSWER-normal phosphorus levels hyponatremia - ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in lethargy, n/v, lethargy, and abdominal cramping; if extremely low- risk for seizures with correction hypernatremia - ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in disorientation, thirst, and weakness sodium - ANSWER-...

endocrine NCLEX MED SURG EXAM 3A nurse is collecting data regarding a client after a thyroidectomy and notes that the client has developed hoarseness and a weak voice. Which nursing action is appropriate? 1. Check for signs of bleeding. 2. Administer calcium gluconate. 3. Notify the registered nurse immediately. 4. Reassure the client that this is usually a temporary condition. - correct answer *4. Reassure the client that this is usually a temporary condition.* *rationale* Weakness and h...

allows blood to flow directly from the right atrium into the left atrium to bypass pulmonary circulation - foramen ovale carries blood from the umbilical vein to inferior vena cava; allows some blood to bypass the liver - ductus venosus atrial contraction; systole; p wave - atrial depolarization max volume of air that can be exhaled following maximal inhalation - vital capacity allows blood in pulmonary artery to flow directly into the descending aorta to bypass the pulmonary circula...

Monitor heart. Complications of the heart. - Low potassium (Hypokalemia) Epinephrine, norepinephrine, cortisol. Increase heart rate and increase in blood pressure - Catecholamines - Flight or fight response Plasma protein. It keeps water along with it. Water escapes into interstitial cell space. Swelling. Fluid is in the wrong places. Fluid in the peritoneal cavity. - Function of Albumin - decrease albumin - ascites Sodium and water retention - Function of aldosterone extracellular, inters...

ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024- 2025 LATEST UPDATE//GRADED A+ A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypokalemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024- 2025 LATEST UPDATE//GRADED A+ A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypokalemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A complication of steep reverse Trendelenburg position is? A. Deep vein thrombosis B. Arterial compression C. Cardiac overload. D. Respiratory alkalosis A which position should be used for Posterior Colpotomy? A. Prone. B. Supine. C. Lithotomy. D. Fowler's C Which is the BEST way to prevent hypothermia in the OR? A. Forced air warming blanket. B. Warmed IV solutions. C. Warmed irrigation solution. D. Multiple layers of blankets. A OR humidity must be ma...

HESI MED-SURG Practice Questions & Answers, Key Terms with complete solutions, All Answered-A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction states that she is nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage through the nasogastric tube in the last 2 hours. Which action should the nurse take first? A. Irrigate the nasogastric tube with sterile normal saline. B. Reposition the client on her side. C. Advance the nasogastric tube 5 cm. D. Administer an intravenous...