NUR 355 Exam 4 Review Questions with
Verified Correct Answers
Calcium levels
9-10.5 OR 911 (9-11)
What are some causes of respiratory acidosis?
hypoventilation, oral and facial injuries, sedatives, COPD
What are some causes of metabolic acidosis?
STARVATION, DKA, excessive diarrhea, and pancreatitis
What are some causes of respiratory alkalosis?
hyperventilation, elevation sickness
what are some causes of metabolic alkalosis?
excessive vomiting, too many anti-acids, IV diuretics
Normal ABG levels
pH: 7.35-7.45
PCO2: 35-45
HCO3: 22-26
What are some signs associated with respiratory acidosis?
hyperventilation, SOB, fatigue, chronic exhaustion
What are some signs of metabolic acidosis?
confusion, hand tremor, lightheadedness, muscle twitching
, What foods are high in potassium?
spinach, banana, avocado, milk, mushrooms, kiwi, and orange juice
What foods are high in magnesium?
whole grains, dark leafy greens, dried beans and legumes, seeds and nuts, non-fat or low fat
yogurt
What foods are high in calcium?
- whole and skim milk
- yogurt
- turnip greens
- cottage cheese
- ice cream
- sardines
- spinach
If a patient is NPO and is receiving D5W, what are we concerned about?
electrolytes because they are not receiving any electrolytes if they cannot eat
What are some S/S of hypercalcemia?
BACKME
- B: bone pain
- A: arrhythmias
- C: cardiac arrest
- K: kidney stones
- M: muscle weakness
- E: excessive urination
Verified Correct Answers
Calcium levels
9-10.5 OR 911 (9-11)
What are some causes of respiratory acidosis?
hypoventilation, oral and facial injuries, sedatives, COPD
What are some causes of metabolic acidosis?
STARVATION, DKA, excessive diarrhea, and pancreatitis
What are some causes of respiratory alkalosis?
hyperventilation, elevation sickness
what are some causes of metabolic alkalosis?
excessive vomiting, too many anti-acids, IV diuretics
Normal ABG levels
pH: 7.35-7.45
PCO2: 35-45
HCO3: 22-26
What are some signs associated with respiratory acidosis?
hyperventilation, SOB, fatigue, chronic exhaustion
What are some signs of metabolic acidosis?
confusion, hand tremor, lightheadedness, muscle twitching
, What foods are high in potassium?
spinach, banana, avocado, milk, mushrooms, kiwi, and orange juice
What foods are high in magnesium?
whole grains, dark leafy greens, dried beans and legumes, seeds and nuts, non-fat or low fat
yogurt
What foods are high in calcium?
- whole and skim milk
- yogurt
- turnip greens
- cottage cheese
- ice cream
- sardines
- spinach
If a patient is NPO and is receiving D5W, what are we concerned about?
electrolytes because they are not receiving any electrolytes if they cannot eat
What are some S/S of hypercalcemia?
BACKME
- B: bone pain
- A: arrhythmias
- C: cardiac arrest
- K: kidney stones
- M: muscle weakness
- E: excessive urination
