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NP 235 Exam 1 (units 1-3) Questions and
Correct Answers
pH Ans: 7.35-7.45
high value alkalosis
low value acidosis
How are the electrodes placed on the patient for a 12 Lead EKG?
Ans: 12 views of the heart
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What is a technique used to ensure the electrodes are secured on
the patient? Ans: Remove hair (trimming)
clean the skin to remove any lotions, creams, powders or oils,
patient lay supine,
quiet
Platelets: Ans: 150,000-450,000
Thrombocytopenia if <150,000
White Blood Cells: Ans: 4.0-11.0
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Infection and leukemia if elevated
Neutrophils: Ans: 50-70%
Potassium: Ans: 3.5-5.0
irregular heartbeat
TP waves
calcium is first line drug to treat high value.
Phosphorus: Ans: 2.4-4.4
magnesium Ans: 1.5-2.5
cardiac dysrhythmias
ventricular tachycardia
Sodium: Ans: 135-145
helps regulate BP
Creatinine: Ans: 0.6-1.2
kidney problems
Post prandial blood glucose test: Ans: <140
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NP 235 Exam 1 (units 1-3) Questions and
Correct Answers
pH Ans: 7.35-7.45
high value alkalosis
low value acidosis
How are the electrodes placed on the patient for a 12 Lead EKG?
Ans: 12 views of the heart
10 stickers
What is a technique used to ensure the electrodes are secured on
the patient? Ans: Remove hair (trimming)
clean the skin to remove any lotions, creams, powders or oils,
patient lay supine,
quiet
Platelets: Ans: 150,000-450,000
Thrombocytopenia if <150,000
White Blood Cells: Ans: 4.0-11.0
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Infection and leukemia if elevated
Neutrophils: Ans: 50-70%
Potassium: Ans: 3.5-5.0
irregular heartbeat
TP waves
calcium is first line drug to treat high value.
Phosphorus: Ans: 2.4-4.4
magnesium Ans: 1.5-2.5
cardiac dysrhythmias
ventricular tachycardia
Sodium: Ans: 135-145
helps regulate BP
Creatinine: Ans: 0.6-1.2
kidney problems
Post prandial blood glucose test: Ans: <140
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