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NSG 432 Exam 1 FINAL EXAM COMPLETE COURSE (NURSING CARE OF
CHILDBEARING FAMILY) NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!(GCU)

1. Describe the primary causes of hypovolemia in a clinical setting.

Common causes of hypovolemia include dehydration, blood loss,
and excessive fluid loss.

Hypovolemia is caused by excessive fluid intake and electrolyte
retention.

Hypovolemia is primarily due to increased blood volume and fluid
overload.

Hypovolemia occurs only due to surgical procedures.

2. You would advise the parents of a child who has mumps to do which of the
following?

avoid giving too many fluids

suck on peppermint candies for relief

no isolation is necessary

avoid acidic food and drink for the child

3. What are the three stages of pertussis?

initial, middle, and late stages

acute, chronic, and recovery stages

onset, peak, and resolution stages

catarrhal, paroxysmal, and convalescent stages

,4. Describe the potential symptoms associated with hypervolemia and their
implications for patient care.

Hypervolemia only affects the digestive system.

Hypervolemia is asymptomatic and does not require intervention.

Symptoms of hypervolemia are limited to fatigue and weakness.

Symptoms of hypervolemia include swelling, high blood pressure,
and difficulty breathing, which indicate the need for careful
monitoring and intervention.

5. Which of the following is a cause of hypomagnesemia?

oliguric renal failure

clinical dehydration

hyperphosphatemia

chronic alcoholism

6. Describe the role of magnesium in the body and why it is essential for
neuromuscular function.

Magnesium acts as an activator for intracellular enzymes and is
crucial for neuromuscular function and vasodilation.

Magnesium helps in the absorption of calcium in the bones.

Magnesium is essential for the production of red blood cells.

Magnesium is primarily involved in the synthesis of DNA and RNA.

7. Which of the following is a cause of hyperchloremia?

Hyperglycemia

Hypokalemia

, Excessive NaCl infusions with water loss

Hypocalcemia

8. Which medication is commonly administered to treat hyperkalemia?

Magnesium sulfate

Calcium gluconate

Sodium bicarbonate

Potassium chloride

9. Normal blood levels of potassium is approximately?

10 mEq/L

3.5 - 5 mEq/L

5 mEq/L

0.5 mEq/L

10. Describe the role of anions in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in
the body.

Anions help regulate fluid balance and are essential for various
physiological functions.

Anions are involved in the synthesis of proteins in the body.

Anions primarily serve as energy sources for cellular metabolism.

Anions are waste products that need to be eliminated from the body.

11. Which of the following is a symptom of hypovolemia?

Fever

, Decreased skin turgor

Increased skin turgor

High blood pressure

12. Describe the importance of daily weight monitoring in the management of
hypervolemia.

Daily weight monitoring is only necessary for patients with renal
failure.

Daily weight monitoring is irrelevant in hypervolemia management.

Daily weight monitoring is used to determine medication dosages.

Daily weight monitoring helps to assess fluid retention and the
effectiveness of treatment.

13. Describe the role of chloride in maintaining acid/base balance in the body.

Chloride is primarily responsible for oxygen transport in the blood.

Chloride regulates blood pressure by controlling fluid retention.

Chloride aids in the synthesis of proteins in the liver.

Chloride helps maintain acid/base balance by participating in the
exchange of bicarbonate and assisting in the formation of
hydrochloric acid.

14. What is the treatment for hypochloremia?

intravenous sodium chloride

dialysis

restrict salt intake

sodium bicarbonate

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