Hondros College NUR 160 Final Comprehensive Predictor Exam 2026 Update: Complied from Real Exam (solved)

Hondros College NUR 160 Final
Comprehensive Predictor Exam 2026
Update: Complied from Real Exam
(solved)
Hypo in Electrolytes =

LOW & SLOW

Hypo Common Symotoms

• Weak muscles

• Fatigue

• Decreased reflexes

• Confusion

• Slow heart rate

Hyper in Electrolytes =

OVERACTIVE

Hyper Common Symptoms

• Muscle twitching

• Irritability

• Hyperreflexia

• Seizures

• Dysrhythmias

Normal Sodium Level

135-145

,Hyponatremia Causes

• Vomiting/diarrhea

• Excess water intake

• Diuretics

• Heart failure

• Kidney disease

S/S is Hyponatremia

Think brain swelling

• Confusion

• Headache

• Nausea

• Seizures

• Lethargy

Hyponatremia Nursing Interventions

• Restrict water

• Give hypertonic saline (severe)

• Monitor neuro status

• Seizure precautions

Hypernatremia Causes

• Dehydration

• Not drinking water

• Diabetes insipidus

• Excess salt intake

,S/S of Hypernatremia

Think dehydrated brain

• Thirst

• Restlessness

• Irritability

• Confusion

• Dry mucous membranes

Hypernatremia Nursing Interventions

Encourage:

• Water

• Fruits

• Vegetables



Nursing Interventions

• Increase fluids

• IV hypotonic fluids

• Monitor neuro status

• Daily weights

Normal Potassium Level

3.5-5.0

Hypokalemia Causes

• Diuretics

• Vomiting

, • Diarrhea

• Laxatives

• Poor diet

S/S of Hypokalemia

Think weak muscles

• Muscle weakness

• Fatigue

• Constipation

• Weak pulse

• Dysrhythmias

High Potassium Foods

• Bananas

• Potatoes

• Avocados

• Oranges

Hypokalemia Nursing Interventions

• Give potassium supplements

• Encourage potassium foods

• Monitor Heart

• NEVER give IV potassium fast

Hyperkalemia Causes

• Kidney failure

• Burns