NUR 170 EXAM 3 REVIEW SOLVED QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS

NUR 170 EXAM 3 REVIEW SOLVED QUESTIONS
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS

◉ Hyponatremia (think SALTLOSS).
Answer: S: Stupor/coma
A: Anorexia
L: Lethargy
T: Tendon reflexes (decreased)
L: Limp muscles
O: Orthostatic hypotension
S: Seizures/headache
S: Stomach cramping


◉ Sources of Sodium.
Answer: -Table salt
-Processed foods
-Canned foods
-Processed cheeses
-Cured meats (deli meats, sandwich meats, bacon/ham)


◉ Functions of Sodium.

, Answer: -Fluid and electrolyte balance
-Associated with blood pressure and pH balance in the body
-Required for nerve impulse transmission
-Assists in the transport of certain nutrients (e.g., glucose) into body
cells
-Thirst mechanism
-Maintain blood volume


◉ Hypernatremia.
Answer: Too much sodium within the blood


◉ Hypernatremia Signs and Symptoms.
Answer: -Lethargic
-Excessive thirst
-Lack of energy/fatigue.


-Fever
-Restlessness
-Increased fluid retention
-Edema
-Dry mouth
-Decreased urinary output.