NUR 160 Exam 2, HONDROS/ 98 Q&A/ Already Graded A+

NUR 160 Exam 2, HONDROS/ 98 Q&A/ Already
Graded A+
Hypokalemia and lasix - Answer: If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving
Lasix


Hypervolemia Causes - Answer: CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt
intake, COPD


Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - Answer: Headache, Confusion, Nausea,
Vomiting, Coma


Hypovolemia Causes - Answer: Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no
water access, significant injury to skin

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, Moat accurate assessment of water balance - Answer: daily weights in similar
clothing, same scale, same time- plus or minus 2 lbs per day, plus or minus 5 lbs a
week


Potassium (K+) - Answer: 3.5-5


Hyperkalemia causes - Answer: AKD, CKD, severe injuries, supplementation


Hyperkalemia signs and symptoms - Answer: muscle fatigue, weakness,
arrhythmia, irritability, Nausea, death


Hypokalemia causes - Answer: diuretics. Diarrhea, excessive sweating, laxatives,
ketoacidosis, alcohol abuse


Hypokalemia signs and symptoms - Answer: muscle cramps, abdominal
distention, constipation, arrhythmia


Renal Pt Diet - Answer: low potassium-no potatoes, oranges, bananas, leafy green
veggies, apples, avocados


Sodium (Na+) - Answer: 135-145


Hypernatremia Causes - Answer: too much salt, rapid infusion of saline, antacids,
increased dairy consumption

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