NSG 1600 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS.

NSG 1600 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS

RAAS |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-results |in |sodium |and |water |retention, |leading |to |increased |
fluid |and |sodium |levels

*when |BP |returns |to |normal |the |body |halts |the |release |of |renin



Sodium |Range |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-135-145 |mEq/L



Sodium |Function |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-Neuro |function, |Fluid |balance, |muscle |contraction, |
nerve |transmission



Hyponatremia |S/S |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-Depressed, |dazed, |and |dumb; |increased |HR, |
decreased |DTR, |increased |BP, |seizures, |thready |pulse, |confusion, |muscle |weakness



Hyponatremia |Focus |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-neuro |changes, |weakness, |seizures



Hyponatremia |Causes |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-diarrhea, |vomiting, |water |toxicity, |excess |
diuretics, |SIADH, |decreased |aldosterone, |NG |suctioning



Hyponatremia |Nursing |Interventions |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-neuro |assessments, |hypertonic |
IV |fluids, |diuretics, |daily |weights



Hypernatremia |S/S |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-Sick, |Salty, |Stupid; |dehydrated, |flushed |skin, |fever,
|edema, |confusion, |agitation, |urine |retention, |thirsty, |increased |DTR, |HR/BP |based |on |cause

, Hypernatremia |Focus |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-neuro |assessments, |safety, |IV |fluids



Hypernatremia |Causes |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-excess |water |loss, |excess |sodium |
administration, |diabetes |insipidus, |heat |stroke, |diarrhea, |diaphoresis,



Hypernatremia |Nursing |Interventions |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-hypotonic |IV |fluids,
|thiazide/loop |diuretics, |daily |weights, |neuro |assessments




Potassium |Range |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-3.5-5.3



Potassium |Function |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-cardiac |function, |fluid |balance, |nerve |
transmission, |muscle |contractions



Hypokalemia |S/S |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-low |and |slow; |cramping, |decreased |BP/DTR, |thready
|pulse, |orthostatic |hypotension, |ECG |changes, |hypoactive |bowels, |parasthesis, |N/V




Hypokalemia |Focus |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-arrythmias, |ECG |changes, |fall |risk, |numbness



Hypokalemia |Causes |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-alkalosis, |excess |insulin, |fasting, |water |
intoxication, |high |aldosterone, |diuretics



Hypokalemia |Nursing |Interventions |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-infuse |potassium, |spironolactone |
diuretic, |heart |monitor, |safety



Hyperkalemia |S/S |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-tight |and |contracted; |muscle |cramps, |respiratory |
distress, |decreased |cardiac |contractility, |ECG |changes, |diarrhea, |increased |DTR, |decreased |
HR/BP