Complex Care Preparedness Baseline Exam
Knowledge Questions with Expertly written
solution 2024/2025
Addison's electrolytes - correct answer hyperkalemia, hypercalcemia, hyponatremia,
hypoglycemia
Addisons crisis - correct answer dangerously hypotensive
Addison's patient teaching - correct answer increase meds during extreme stress
Protect from stress, light, noise, temperature
Hyperparathyroidism - correct answer excess PTH
Hyperparathyroidism causes - correct answer primary- adenoma on parathyroid causing
hypercalcemia
Secondary- kidney problems so can't reabsorb Ca
Hyperparathyroidism result - correct answer weak bones/osteoarthritis
Hyperparathyroidism s/s - correct answer decreased nerve excitability, tired, depressed, bone
pain, seems like stroke symptoms, calcium deposits in urine, HTN, risk for CAD, kidney stones
Hyperparathyroidism treatment - correct answer fluids and diuresis
Calcitonin to block breakdown of bones/ reduce Ca level
Phos supplements
Hyperparathyroidism diet - correct answer low Ca, high Phos, high fiber
,Hypoparathyroidism - correct answer low PTH
Hypoparathyroidism causes - correct answer thyroidectomy, radiation
Hypoparathyroidism s/s - correct answer increased nerve excitability, spasms, tetany, LOW Ca,
HIGH phos
Hypoparathyroidism treatment - correct answer calcium and vitamin D
Phosphate binders
Hypoparathyroidism diet - correct answer high in Ca
Low phos
Foods high in Ca - correct answer green leafy veggies, fortified foods/OJ
Foods high in phos - correct answer meat, dairy, milk, yogurt, chicken, turkey
Paced Rhythm EKG - correct answer
Sinus tach EKG - correct answer
A fib EKG - correct answer
SVT EKG - correct answer
Upper UTI (pyelonephritis) - correct answer inflammation of the renal parenchyma, collecting
system
Pyelo causes - correct answer Organisms introduced via ascending route...primarily E. Coli
G.I. organisms, Instrumentation, Intercourse
CAUTI's: most common HAI
, Pyelo s/s - correct answer Flank pain (CVA tenderness), Fever, Chills, Fatigue, Anorexia,
frequency, urgency
Pyelo UA - correct answer pyuria, , Bacteriuria, Hematuria and Casts
Pyelo treatment hospitalized - correct answer IV aminoglycosides, vancomycin,
fluoroquinolones
Pyelo treatment at home - correct answer bactrim (Trimethoprin-sulfamethoxazole)
Nitrofurantoine- 1st line for uncomplicated
Pyelo education - correct answer take all abx
Empty bladder before sex
Avoid constipation
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, citrus juice, chocolate, artificial sweeteners
Maintain adequate fluid intake (Lbs / 2 = ounces)
S/S of urosepsis - correct answer fever, lower flank pain, n/v, extreme tiredness, decreased
UO, dyspnea, dysrhythmias
Decreased LOC, tachypnea, tachycardia
Glomerulonephritis - correct answer 3rd leading cause of ESRD in the US
Glomerulonephritis s/s - correct answer oliguria, edema (first periorbital then ascites), HTN,
abd/flank pain, rusty colored urine
Glomerulonephritis UA - correct answer proteinuria
Glomerulonephritis acute - correct answer infections (strep, +OSA, bacterial endocarditis)
Viral= 95% recover
Knowledge Questions with Expertly written
solution 2024/2025
Addison's electrolytes - correct answer hyperkalemia, hypercalcemia, hyponatremia,
hypoglycemia
Addisons crisis - correct answer dangerously hypotensive
Addison's patient teaching - correct answer increase meds during extreme stress
Protect from stress, light, noise, temperature
Hyperparathyroidism - correct answer excess PTH
Hyperparathyroidism causes - correct answer primary- adenoma on parathyroid causing
hypercalcemia
Secondary- kidney problems so can't reabsorb Ca
Hyperparathyroidism result - correct answer weak bones/osteoarthritis
Hyperparathyroidism s/s - correct answer decreased nerve excitability, tired, depressed, bone
pain, seems like stroke symptoms, calcium deposits in urine, HTN, risk for CAD, kidney stones
Hyperparathyroidism treatment - correct answer fluids and diuresis
Calcitonin to block breakdown of bones/ reduce Ca level
Phos supplements
Hyperparathyroidism diet - correct answer low Ca, high Phos, high fiber
,Hypoparathyroidism - correct answer low PTH
Hypoparathyroidism causes - correct answer thyroidectomy, radiation
Hypoparathyroidism s/s - correct answer increased nerve excitability, spasms, tetany, LOW Ca,
HIGH phos
Hypoparathyroidism treatment - correct answer calcium and vitamin D
Phosphate binders
Hypoparathyroidism diet - correct answer high in Ca
Low phos
Foods high in Ca - correct answer green leafy veggies, fortified foods/OJ
Foods high in phos - correct answer meat, dairy, milk, yogurt, chicken, turkey
Paced Rhythm EKG - correct answer
Sinus tach EKG - correct answer
A fib EKG - correct answer
SVT EKG - correct answer
Upper UTI (pyelonephritis) - correct answer inflammation of the renal parenchyma, collecting
system
Pyelo causes - correct answer Organisms introduced via ascending route...primarily E. Coli
G.I. organisms, Instrumentation, Intercourse
CAUTI's: most common HAI
, Pyelo s/s - correct answer Flank pain (CVA tenderness), Fever, Chills, Fatigue, Anorexia,
frequency, urgency
Pyelo UA - correct answer pyuria, , Bacteriuria, Hematuria and Casts
Pyelo treatment hospitalized - correct answer IV aminoglycosides, vancomycin,
fluoroquinolones
Pyelo treatment at home - correct answer bactrim (Trimethoprin-sulfamethoxazole)
Nitrofurantoine- 1st line for uncomplicated
Pyelo education - correct answer take all abx
Empty bladder before sex
Avoid constipation
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, citrus juice, chocolate, artificial sweeteners
Maintain adequate fluid intake (Lbs / 2 = ounces)
S/S of urosepsis - correct answer fever, lower flank pain, n/v, extreme tiredness, decreased
UO, dyspnea, dysrhythmias
Decreased LOC, tachypnea, tachycardia
Glomerulonephritis - correct answer 3rd leading cause of ESRD in the US
Glomerulonephritis s/s - correct answer oliguria, edema (first periorbital then ascites), HTN,
abd/flank pain, rusty colored urine
Glomerulonephritis UA - correct answer proteinuria
Glomerulonephritis acute - correct answer infections (strep, +OSA, bacterial endocarditis)
Viral= 95% recover
