Fundamentals Final WCU Exam With
Properly Answered Questions
ventrogluteal site CORRECT ANSWERS greater trochanter (palm), iliac spine (index finger), iliac crest (middle finger)
vastus lateralis site CORRECT ANSWERS middle third of thigh, lateral aspect
potassium range CORRECT ANSWERS 3.5-5
hypokalemia risk factors CORRECT ANSWERS furosemide
gi losses; emesis, ng tube to continous suction
diarrhea
dietary
hypokalemia signs CORRECT ANSWERS ecg> PVCs, flat or inverted T waves
hypotension
n/v
hypokalemia interventions CORRECT ANSWERS dietary (bananas, OJ, spinach)
PO/IV (dilute,phlebitis)
K supplements
I&O
VS
hyperkalemia risk factors CORRECT ANSWERS sepsis
trauma
kidney failure
hyperkalemia interventions CORRECT ANSWERS K restriction
Meds: insulin w/dextrose, furosemide, sodium polystyrene, calcium gluconate, sodium bicarb sodium range CORRECT ANSWERS 136-145`
hyponatremia risk factors GDBD (3) CORRECT ANSWERS gi loss
diuretics
burns
dietary
hyponatremia signs CORRECT ANSWERS similar to FVD (HA, ALOC, fatigue, tachycardia, hypotension) coma, seizures
hyponatremia interventions (4) CORRECT ANSWERS dietary
I&O
VS
daily was
Hypernatremia risk factors (3) FKD CORRECT ANSWERS fluid losses
kidney failure
dietary
hypernatremia signs (8) CORRECT ANSWERS ALOC
absent DTR
tachycardia
hypotension
polydipsia
edema
oliguria
seizures
Hypernatremia interventions (7) CORRECT ANSWERS na restriction I&O
Vital Signs
daily weights
oral hygiene
hypotonic IV solution (1/2 NS 0.45% NaCl)
seizure precautions
calcium range CORRECT ANSWERS 9-10.5
hypocalcemia risk factors (3) GVH CORRECT ANSWERS gi losses
vit d deficiency
hypoparathyroidism
hypocalcemia signs (6) CORRECT ANSWERS tetany
numbness
tingling
chvosteks sign
trousseau's sign
dysrhythmias
hypocalcemia interventions (4) DPMS CORRECT ANSWERS dietary
PO supplements
monitor DTR
seizure precautions
hypercalcemia risk factors
HI CORRECT ANSWERS hyperparathyroidism immobility
Properly Answered Questions
ventrogluteal site CORRECT ANSWERS greater trochanter (palm), iliac spine (index finger), iliac crest (middle finger)
vastus lateralis site CORRECT ANSWERS middle third of thigh, lateral aspect
potassium range CORRECT ANSWERS 3.5-5
hypokalemia risk factors CORRECT ANSWERS furosemide
gi losses; emesis, ng tube to continous suction
diarrhea
dietary
hypokalemia signs CORRECT ANSWERS ecg> PVCs, flat or inverted T waves
hypotension
n/v
hypokalemia interventions CORRECT ANSWERS dietary (bananas, OJ, spinach)
PO/IV (dilute,phlebitis)
K supplements
I&O
VS
hyperkalemia risk factors CORRECT ANSWERS sepsis
trauma
kidney failure
hyperkalemia interventions CORRECT ANSWERS K restriction
Meds: insulin w/dextrose, furosemide, sodium polystyrene, calcium gluconate, sodium bicarb sodium range CORRECT ANSWERS 136-145`
hyponatremia risk factors GDBD (3) CORRECT ANSWERS gi loss
diuretics
burns
dietary
hyponatremia signs CORRECT ANSWERS similar to FVD (HA, ALOC, fatigue, tachycardia, hypotension) coma, seizures
hyponatremia interventions (4) CORRECT ANSWERS dietary
I&O
VS
daily was
Hypernatremia risk factors (3) FKD CORRECT ANSWERS fluid losses
kidney failure
dietary
hypernatremia signs (8) CORRECT ANSWERS ALOC
absent DTR
tachycardia
hypotension
polydipsia
edema
oliguria
seizures
Hypernatremia interventions (7) CORRECT ANSWERS na restriction I&O
Vital Signs
daily weights
oral hygiene
hypotonic IV solution (1/2 NS 0.45% NaCl)
seizure precautions
calcium range CORRECT ANSWERS 9-10.5
hypocalcemia risk factors (3) GVH CORRECT ANSWERS gi losses
vit d deficiency
hypoparathyroidism
hypocalcemia signs (6) CORRECT ANSWERS tetany
numbness
tingling
chvosteks sign
trousseau's sign
dysrhythmias
hypocalcemia interventions (4) DPMS CORRECT ANSWERS dietary
PO supplements
monitor DTR
seizure precautions
hypercalcemia risk factors
HI CORRECT ANSWERS hyperparathyroidism immobility
