NR 328 Exam 2 Study Guide 2025: Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions & Review

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NR328 / NR-328 EXAM 2 (LATEST UPDATE 2025):

PEDIATRIC NURSING | COMPLETE GUIDE WITH

QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100%

CORRECT - CHAMBERLAIN

Fluid Overload: S/S .....ANSWER.....- edema

- elevated venous pressure

- hepatomegaly

- weight gain

- slow bounding pulse

- lethargy

- seizures/coma

- increased spinal fluid pressure

Fluid Overload: Lab Findings .....ANSWER.....- low urine specific

gravity

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- decreased serum electrolytes

- decreased hematocrit

- variable urine volume

Fluid Deficit: S/S .....ANSWER.....- variable temp

- dry skin and mucous membranes

- poor skin turgor

- decreased pulse

- slow cap refill

- weight loss

- fatigue

- ALOC

- Tachypnea/tachycardia

Fluid Deficit: Lab Findings .....ANSWER.....- high urine specific

gravity

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- increased hematocrit

- variable serum electrolytes

- variable urine volume

- increased BUN

- increased serum osmolality

Hypokalemia: S/S .....ANSWER.....- muscle weakness

- hypotension

- cardiac arrhythmias

- tach or bradycardia

- Ileus

- drowsiness

- irritability

Hypokalemia: Lab Findings .....ANSWER.....- decreased serum

potassium <3.5

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- abnormal EKG - notched or flattened t-wave, decreased ST

segment

Hypokalemia: Causes .....ANSWER.....- corticosteroids

- healing stage of burns

- hyperglycemic diuresis

- IV administration of insulin in DKA

- Alkalosis

Hyperkalemia: Causes .....ANSWER.....- renal disease

- addison's

- metabolic acidosis

- old donor blood

- crushing injuries

Hyperkalemia: S/S .....ANSWER.....- muscle weakness

- twitching