NR 324 Exam 1 | Questions with 100% Verified Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027

NR 324 Exam 1 | Questions with 100% Verified Answers |
Latest Update 2026/2027
Question: Causes of respiratory acidosis
Answer: Hypoventilation, bradypnea, low RR




Question: Causes of respiratory alkalosis
Answer: Hyperventilation, tachypnea, high RR




Question: Causes of metabolic acidosis
Answer: Diarrhea




Question: Causes of metabolic alkalosis
Answer: Nausea, vomiting




Question: Isotonic Solutions
Answer: 1/2 NS

, Question: Hyperkalemia
Answer: > 5.0 THINK CARDIAC
Cause: Renal compromised, PTH abnormalities
S/S: Arrythmias, palpations, parasthesias (numbness & tingling)
Interventions: EKG, widening QRS, do not feed potassium




Question: Hypokalemia
Answer: < 3.5 CARDIAC
Cause: Low excretion by kidneys
S/S: Parasthesias, arrythmias
Interventions: EKG




Question: Hypernatremia
Answer: > 145 NEURO
Treat the underlying cause
S/S: Skin flushed, agitation, low grade fever, THIRST
Interventions: Check neuro status, low sodium diet

Question: Hyponatremia
Answer: < 135 NEURO
S/S: Lethargy, CONFUSION, irritability, HA, seizure, coma
NEVER GIVE A CARDIAC PT SODIUM NO MATTER WHAT

Question: Hypercalcemia
Answer: > 10.2 BONES, CARDIAC, NERVE IMPULSES, BLOOD CLOTTING
S/S: Depressed reflexes
Interventions: Increase fluids, loop diuretics,

Question: Hypocalcemia
Answer: < 8.6 BONES, CARDIAC
S/S: Hyperactive reflexes, Chvostek's & Trousseau's
Interventions: Check reflexes, replace Ca

Question: Hypermagnesia
Answer: > 2.5
S/S: Lethargy, N/V, drowsiness, depression