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NSG 3800 EXAM 3 LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What are the S/S of digoxin toxicity? - ANSWER-Very slow or very
rapid ventricular rhythm, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite,
abdominal distention, vision changes, blurred vision, and mental
changes
Erythrocyte stimulating agents (Epoetin alfa) - ANSWER-Used to
treat anemia (Hematocrit < 30%)
Goal: hematocrit of 33% - 35% and a target hemoglobin of 12
g/dL
Administered IV or subcutaneously three times a week in ESKD
usually administered at the end of HD treatment.
May take 2 to 6 weeks for hematocrit to increase
Adverse effects: HTN, increased clotting of vascular access sites,
seizures, and depletion of body iron stores
Iron sucrose (Venofer)
Iron dextran (INFeD or Dexferrum)
Ferric fluconate (Ferrlecit)
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objective is to extract toxic nitrogenous substances from the blood
and to remove excess fluid - ANSWER-hemodialysis
Synthetic semi-permeable membrane through which blood is
filtered. Also known as "artificial kidney" - ANSWER-Dialyzer
solution that circulates through the dialyzer, made up of all the
electrolytes and their ideal concentrations - ANSWER-Dialysate
fluid moves from an area of high pressure to low pressure,
essentially removing the fluid - ANSWER-Ultrafiltration
Why are antihypertensives held for fistulas - ANSWER-Low BPs
can clot the fistulas
dialysis can also bring down the BP
Dialysate is warmed_________temperature to prevent patient
discomfort and abdominal pain and to dilate the vessels of the
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peritoneum to increase urea clearance. - ANSWER-to body
temperature
dry heating is the preferred method
Do not - ANSWER-soak the bags in hot water or microwave them
Education of PD - ANSWER-Maintain a good bowel regime to
prevent constipation
The patient can turn and reposition during PD to improve
drainage
Long term of PD is - ANSWER-increased triglycerides
Path of urine - ANSWER-1. Urine enters the bladder
2. Internal bladder pressure rises
3. Mechanoreceptors send afferent signals to the CNS followed
by a reflux from the PNS
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4. Detrusor muscle contracts around 300-500mLs
5. This will stimulate the sensation to void
6. Potty time
Incontinence is NOT a - ANSWER-normal part of aging
Involuntary leakage of urine along with/immediately after sudden
sensation of need to urinate (urgency)
DETRUSOR MUS - ANSWER-Urge incontinence
-Occurs when urine is involuntarily lost with increases in
intraabdominal pressure
-It is precipitated by effort or exertion, such as by lifting heavy
objects, coughing, sneezing, or bending
-Weak pelvic floor muscles - Kegels - ANSWER-Stress
incontinence
NSG 3800 EXAM 3 LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What are the S/S of digoxin toxicity? - ANSWER-Very slow or very
rapid ventricular rhythm, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite,
abdominal distention, vision changes, blurred vision, and mental
changes
Erythrocyte stimulating agents (Epoetin alfa) - ANSWER-Used to
treat anemia (Hematocrit < 30%)
Goal: hematocrit of 33% - 35% and a target hemoglobin of 12
g/dL
Administered IV or subcutaneously three times a week in ESKD
usually administered at the end of HD treatment.
May take 2 to 6 weeks for hematocrit to increase
Adverse effects: HTN, increased clotting of vascular access sites,
seizures, and depletion of body iron stores
Iron sucrose (Venofer)
Iron dextran (INFeD or Dexferrum)
Ferric fluconate (Ferrlecit)
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objective is to extract toxic nitrogenous substances from the blood
and to remove excess fluid - ANSWER-hemodialysis
Synthetic semi-permeable membrane through which blood is
filtered. Also known as "artificial kidney" - ANSWER-Dialyzer
solution that circulates through the dialyzer, made up of all the
electrolytes and their ideal concentrations - ANSWER-Dialysate
fluid moves from an area of high pressure to low pressure,
essentially removing the fluid - ANSWER-Ultrafiltration
Why are antihypertensives held for fistulas - ANSWER-Low BPs
can clot the fistulas
dialysis can also bring down the BP
Dialysate is warmed_________temperature to prevent patient
discomfort and abdominal pain and to dilate the vessels of the
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peritoneum to increase urea clearance. - ANSWER-to body
temperature
dry heating is the preferred method
Do not - ANSWER-soak the bags in hot water or microwave them
Education of PD - ANSWER-Maintain a good bowel regime to
prevent constipation
The patient can turn and reposition during PD to improve
drainage
Long term of PD is - ANSWER-increased triglycerides
Path of urine - ANSWER-1. Urine enters the bladder
2. Internal bladder pressure rises
3. Mechanoreceptors send afferent signals to the CNS followed
by a reflux from the PNS
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4. Detrusor muscle contracts around 300-500mLs
5. This will stimulate the sensation to void
6. Potty time
Incontinence is NOT a - ANSWER-normal part of aging
Involuntary leakage of urine along with/immediately after sudden
sensation of need to urinate (urgency)
DETRUSOR MUS - ANSWER-Urge incontinence
-Occurs when urine is involuntarily lost with increases in
intraabdominal pressure
-It is precipitated by effort or exertion, such as by lifting heavy
objects, coughing, sneezing, or bending
-Weak pelvic floor muscles - Kegels - ANSWER-Stress
incontinence
