Osmolality - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BERNE AND LEVY PHYSIOLOGY 7 TH EDITION KOEPPEN ALL CHAPTERS(01-44) Chapter 01: Principles of Cell FunctionTest Bank Multiple Choice 1. The subcellular structure that degrades proteins is called the: A. Tight junction B. Mitochondria C. Lysosome D. Plasma membrane E. Ribosome ANS: C 2. An experiment is done to measure the uptake of an amino acid into a cell. The following data are obtained: If Na+ is removed from the extracellular bathing solution, or if a drug is added that...

Exam 1: NUR 3128 (Latest Update) Pathophysiology/ Pharmacology in Nursing 2| Review with Questions and Verified Answers- Grade A -100% Correct Q: Diabetes insipidus polyuria specific gravity Answer: urine specific gravity less than 1.005 (Normal 1.005 - 1.030) Q: Diabetes insipidus polyuria osmolality Answer: Urine osmolality less than 200 mOsm/kg (Normal 250-900 mOsm/kg) Q: Diabetes insipidus clinical findings Answer: Polyuria, Polydipsia, Nocturia, Thirst, t...

Increased Plasma Osmolality correct answers Describes the increased solute concentration Decreased Plasma Osmolality correct answers Means a decrease in solute concentration. Primary Level of Prevention correct answers Alters susceptibility by reducing exposure for susceptible persons to prevent them from getting the disease. e.g., immunizations, dental sealants, condoms, skin cancer prevention via education. Secondary Level of Prevention correct answers early detection and screening...

2023/2024 HESI MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN NURSING V2 NGN A+ GRADE Question 1 When caring for an elderly patient who is intermittently confused, what is the nurse‘s primary concern regarding fluid and electrolytes? 1.Risk of dehydration 2.Risk of kidney damage 3.Risk of stroke 4.Risk of bleeding Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: As an adult ages, the perception of thirst declines. In an older patient with an altered level of consciousness, there is an increased risk of dehydration and high ...

Exam 1: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Review | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Maryville Q: ADH (water retention) and perception of thirst are stimulated by? Answer: Increased plasma osmolality Q: Osmolality increases or decreases with dehydration? Answer: Increases Q: Osmolality increases or decreases with over hydration Answer: Decreases Q: What is a normal sodium level? Answer: 135-145 meq/l Q: Sodium...

CRITICAL CARE EXAM 3 FINALS 2023/2024 Question 1 of 10The patient is admitted with severe abdominal pain due to pancreatitis. The patient asks the nurse, "What causes this? Why does it hurt so much?" The nurse should answer: (Points : 1) "Pancreatitis is extremely rare and no one knows why it causes pain." "Pancreatitis is caused by diabetes; you should be checked." "Injury to certain cells in the pancreas causes it to digest (eat) itself, causing pain." "The pain is localiz...

Exam 2: NUR 2063 / NUR2063 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Essentials of Pathophysiology Review-Questions and Verified Answers - Rasmussen Q: patient has dizziness, increased heart rate, and just had dialysis, what would you do? Answer: take vitals, take ECG, electrolyte panal Q: Cushing's disease Answer: too much ACTH gain water weight bleed easily bone density reduced lathargic moon face personality changes gynecomastia Øterm only used for pituitary hyperstimulation of...

minimum urine output for adult 0.5mL/kg/hr ADH (antidiuretic hormone) - water retainer - vasoconstrictor (also called Vasopressin) - produced by hypothalamus - store and released from posterior pituitary ADH pathway - hypothalamus senses low blood volumed and increased serum osmolality - signal pituitary to release ADH - ADH causes kidney to retain water - water retention increases blood volume and decreases serum osmolality ANP (atrial natriuretic peptide) -...

Exam 1: NR324/ NR 324 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health I | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | Weeks 1-3 Covered| 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Q: Vital signs regarding fluid volume deficit Answer: hyperthermia tachycardia weak, thready pulses hypotension tachypnea Q: Neurological symptoms regarding FVD Answer: Dizziness syncope confusion weakness fatigue seizures Q: GI symptoms regarding FVD Answer: thirst dry mucous me...

115 mEq/L Correct Answer-The nurse should assess the patient for signs of lethargy, increasing intracranial pressure, and seizures when the serum sodium reaches what level? 800 Correct Answer-In a patient with excess fluid volume, hyponatremia is treated by restricting fluids to how many milliliters in 24 hours? 155 mEq/L Correct Answer-A patient who is semiconscious presents with restlessness and weakness. The nurse assesses a dry, swollen tongue and a body temperature of 99.3. The urine ...