NUR1460 Final Exam (With 100% correct answers)

Potassium correct answers 3.5-5.0 (cardiac) Calcium correct answers 8.5-10.5 Sodium correct answers 135-145 (neuro) Magnesium correct answers 1.3-2.1 (muscular) Chloride correct answers 99-109 Albumin correct answers 3.5-5.5 Phosphorus correct answers 2.7-4.5 pH correct answers 7.35-7.45 <7.35 ACIDOTIC >7.45 ALKALOTIC HCO3 correct answers 22-26 <22 ACIDOTIC >26 ALKALOTIC PCO2 correct answers 35-45 >45 ACIDOTIC <35 ALKALOTIC what are some causes of electrolyte imbalances? correct answers diarrhea, vomiting, trauma, MI, excessive sweating, CHF, renal disease/failure, dehydration, acid-base imbalance, cancer treatments, overuse of laxatives or diuretics, bulimia causes of hypokalemia (alkalotic) correct answers D-drugs (laxatives, diuretics) I-inadequate amount of potassium in diet T-too much water intake (dilutes) C-Cushing's syndrome H-heavy fluid loss s/s hypokalemia correct answers Weak pulses, shallow respirations with diminished breath sounds (due to weakness of accessory muscle movement to breath), confusion, weakness, decreased DTR, decreased bowel sounds. 7 L's: lethargy, low shallow respirations, lethal cardiac dysrhythmias, lots of urine, leg cramps, limp muscles, low BP & heart. Abnormal rhythm, irritability, nausea/vomiting foods high in potassium correct answers potatoes, pork, oranges, tomatoes, avocados, strawberries, spinach, fish, mushrooms, musk melons, cantaloupe, carrots, raisins, bananas