NSG 3100 ACTUAL 2025 EXAM 4 COMPLETE WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS- GRADED A+
When the client's serum sodium level is 120 mEq/L, the priority nursing assessment is to
monitor the status of which body system?
Neurological
The nurse is inserting a nasogastric tube. During the insertion, the client starts to gag and
becomes dyspneic. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer:
Withdraw the tube and start again.
It is recommended that adults consume approximately how much of their diet from
carbohydrates?
Correct Answer:
50%
A critical measure for clients with hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia is:
Correct Answer:
implementing seizure precautions.
For the client who needs fluid replacement, which of the following should be avoided?
Coffee
,Albumin levels indicate prolonged malnutrition.
True
Causes of hyponatremia include
Excessive diaphoresis
Diuretics
Wound drainage
Hyponatremia
low sodium
causes of hypernatremia
Fever
Diarrhea
Excessive sodium intake
Hypernatremia
high sodium
An example of hemoconcentration seen in dehydration is increased hematocrit levels. T or
F
,True
Signs of fluid overload
High BP
Pitting edema in lower extremities
Mental confusion
Moist crackles
Which is a sign/symptom of hypernatremia?
Thirst
hypokalemia
low potassium
Causes of hypokalemia
Prolonged NGT suction
Heavy perspiration
Diarrhea
Potassium must always be diluted appropriately and never given IV push. T or F
True
, Signs and symptoms of hypokalemia
Muscle weakness
Leg cramps
Decreased deep tendon reflexes
Weak irregular pulses
Hypocalcemia
deficient calcium in the blood
Signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia
Numbness and tingling of extremities
Positive Chvostek's sign
Cardiac dysrhythmias
respiratory acidosis
A drop in blood pH due to hypoventilation (too little breathing) and a resulting
accumulation of Co2.
Causes of respiratory acidosis
Aspiration of foreign body
When the client's serum sodium level is 120 mEq/L, the priority nursing assessment is to
monitor the status of which body system?
Neurological
The nurse is inserting a nasogastric tube. During the insertion, the client starts to gag and
becomes dyspneic. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer:
Withdraw the tube and start again.
It is recommended that adults consume approximately how much of their diet from
carbohydrates?
Correct Answer:
50%
A critical measure for clients with hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia is:
Correct Answer:
implementing seizure precautions.
For the client who needs fluid replacement, which of the following should be avoided?
Coffee
,Albumin levels indicate prolonged malnutrition.
True
Causes of hyponatremia include
Excessive diaphoresis
Diuretics
Wound drainage
Hyponatremia
low sodium
causes of hypernatremia
Fever
Diarrhea
Excessive sodium intake
Hypernatremia
high sodium
An example of hemoconcentration seen in dehydration is increased hematocrit levels. T or
F
,True
Signs of fluid overload
High BP
Pitting edema in lower extremities
Mental confusion
Moist crackles
Which is a sign/symptom of hypernatremia?
Thirst
hypokalemia
low potassium
Causes of hypokalemia
Prolonged NGT suction
Heavy perspiration
Diarrhea
Potassium must always be diluted appropriately and never given IV push. T or F
True
, Signs and symptoms of hypokalemia
Muscle weakness
Leg cramps
Decreased deep tendon reflexes
Weak irregular pulses
Hypocalcemia
deficient calcium in the blood
Signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia
Numbness and tingling of extremities
Positive Chvostek's sign
Cardiac dysrhythmias
respiratory acidosis
A drop in blood pH due to hypoventilation (too little breathing) and a resulting
accumulation of Co2.
Causes of respiratory acidosis
Aspiration of foreign body
