NURSING 205 EXAM 2 HONDROS FINAL
SCRIPT 2026 NURSING CONCEPTS
QUESTIONS ANSWERS COMPLETE A+
◉ Metabolic Alkalosis Causes
Answer: Too many acids
Diuretics
Excess vomiting
Hyperaldosteronism
◉ Metabolic Alkalosis Signs and Symptoms
Answer: Hypoventilation
Low potassium - muscle cramp, weakness, vomiting
◉ Metabolic Alkalosis Interventions
Answer: Monitor potassium and calcium levels
Administer IV fluids to help kidney get rid of bicarb
Replace potassium
Give anitemetics for vomiting
Watch for signs of respiratory distress
,◉ Intracellular fluid
Answer: Fluid within cells--70%
◉ Extracellular fluid
Answer: Fluid outside of the cell--30%
◉ interstitial fluid
Answer: Fluid between cells--22%
◉ Intravascular fluid
Answer: Fluid inside blood vessels--6%
◉ Low fluid volume leads to
Answer: Dehydration
◉ Fluid excess leads to
Answer: Fluid overload
◉ Insensible output
Answer: Fluid lost through skin, perspiration. Avg 100ml/day. Not
measurable.
, ◉ Losing too much potassium can lead to
Answer: Cardiac dysrhythmias
◉ Homeostasis
Answer: A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal
state
◉ Signs and symptoms of dehydration
Answer: Dry chapped lips
Dry skin and mucous membranes
Low blood pressure
High heart rate
◉ Function of kidneys
Answer: 1. Filter blood and adjust amount of body fluids
2. Filtration--production of 1-2L of urine
3. Regulate sodium and potassium levels
4. Maintain pH level by excreting hydrogen ions/bicarb
5. Excrete metabolic waste and toxic substances
6. Manufacture erythopoietin (EPO)
◉ Fluid volume Deficit
SCRIPT 2026 NURSING CONCEPTS
QUESTIONS ANSWERS COMPLETE A+
◉ Metabolic Alkalosis Causes
Answer: Too many acids
Diuretics
Excess vomiting
Hyperaldosteronism
◉ Metabolic Alkalosis Signs and Symptoms
Answer: Hypoventilation
Low potassium - muscle cramp, weakness, vomiting
◉ Metabolic Alkalosis Interventions
Answer: Monitor potassium and calcium levels
Administer IV fluids to help kidney get rid of bicarb
Replace potassium
Give anitemetics for vomiting
Watch for signs of respiratory distress
,◉ Intracellular fluid
Answer: Fluid within cells--70%
◉ Extracellular fluid
Answer: Fluid outside of the cell--30%
◉ interstitial fluid
Answer: Fluid between cells--22%
◉ Intravascular fluid
Answer: Fluid inside blood vessels--6%
◉ Low fluid volume leads to
Answer: Dehydration
◉ Fluid excess leads to
Answer: Fluid overload
◉ Insensible output
Answer: Fluid lost through skin, perspiration. Avg 100ml/day. Not
measurable.
, ◉ Losing too much potassium can lead to
Answer: Cardiac dysrhythmias
◉ Homeostasis
Answer: A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal
state
◉ Signs and symptoms of dehydration
Answer: Dry chapped lips
Dry skin and mucous membranes
Low blood pressure
High heart rate
◉ Function of kidneys
Answer: 1. Filter blood and adjust amount of body fluids
2. Filtration--production of 1-2L of urine
3. Regulate sodium and potassium levels
4. Maintain pH level by excreting hydrogen ions/bicarb
5. Excrete metabolic waste and toxic substances
6. Manufacture erythopoietin (EPO)
◉ Fluid volume Deficit
