NUR 170 EXAM 1 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

NUR 170 EXAM 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

◉ Assessment for FVO.
Answer: - Bounding + increase pulse
- High BP
- Dyspnea, crackles, edema
- Decreased hematocrit, serum sodium, and urine specific gravity


◉ Causes of FVO.
Answer: - ESRD, CHF, water intoxication, SIADH, corticosteroid
therapy, rapid fluid replacement


◉ Treatment for FVO.
Answer: - Diuretics
- Fluid Restriction
- Salt restriction
- Monitor I&O's


◉ intracellular fluid.
Answer: fluid within cells; 66%; 25 L

,◉ Extracellular fluid.
Answer: - Fluid outside the cell; 33%; 15L
- Most important for homeostasis


◉ Homeostasis.
Answer: - Proper functioning of all body systems
- Extracellular (intravascular and interstitial fluid)


◉ Fluid balance.
Answer: - 2 to 3 liters a day
- urine output 400-600 ml per day
- increases during stress, fever and tachy


◉ Fluid Volume Deficit (FVD) (dehydration).
Answer: - Increased HR; decreased B/P
- Lethargy; decreased UOP; dry mucous membranes; constipation;
thirst
- Increased hemoconcentration; BUN; sodium; urine specific gravity


◉ Causes of FVD.

, Answer: vomiting, diarrhea, ileostomy, laxitives, burns, fever,
diuretics, GI suctioning and NPO


◉ Interventions of FVD.
Answer: - Halt OTC
- Outdoor activity
- Weight gain/loss
- Diet habits


◉ BUN and Creatinine are?.
Answer: Kidney markers and are sensitive to decreased blood flow.


◉ Normal BUN levels.
Answer: 10-20 mg/dL


◉ Normal creatinine levels.
Answer: 0.6-1.2


◉ BUN and creatinine rise when.
Answer: - Nitrogenous wastes are found in the blood indicating
kidney impairment.
- Also dehydration