NSG 3100 EXAM 4 EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST
ALREADY GRADED A+
Potassium must always be diluted appropriately and never
given IV push. T or F - ANSWERS-True
Signs and symptoms of hypokalemia - ANSWERS-Muscle
weakness
Leg cramps
Decreased deep tendon reflexes
Weak irregular pulses
Hypocalcemia - ANSWERS-deficient calcium in the blood
Signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia - ANSWERS-Numbness
and tingling of extremities
Positive Chvostek's sign
Cardiac dysrhythmias
,respiratory acidosis - ANSWERS-A drop in blood pH due to
hypoventilation (too little breathing) and a resulting
accumulation of Co2.
Causes of respiratory acidosis - ANSWERS-Aspiration of
foreign body
Overdose of narcotics or sedatives
Chronic lung disease
metabolic alkalosis - ANSWERS-metabolic condition in
which the pH of tissue is elevated beyond the normal range
cause of metabolic alkalosis - ANSWERS-Vomiting
Antacids
Potassium draining diuretics
dysphagia - ANSWERS-difficulty swallowing
A client with dysphagia can be observed doing this while
eating - ANSWERS-Coughing/gagging
, Improving appetite includes what actions? - ANSWERS-Small
portions
Oral hygiene
Relieve illness symptoms
Which of the following foods are high in vitamin C? -
ANSWERS-Broccoli
Signs of malnutrition - ANSWERS-Spoon shaped nails
Lack of SQ fat
Dull/dry hair
Which of the following foods would be included in a full
liquid diet? - ANSWERS-Ice cream
What is the most accurate way to verify tube placement
prior to initiating enteral feeding? - ANSWERS-Xray
When the client's serum sodium level is 120 mEq/L, the
priority nursing assessment is to monitor the status of
which body system? - ANSWERS-Neurological
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST
ALREADY GRADED A+
Potassium must always be diluted appropriately and never
given IV push. T or F - ANSWERS-True
Signs and symptoms of hypokalemia - ANSWERS-Muscle
weakness
Leg cramps
Decreased deep tendon reflexes
Weak irregular pulses
Hypocalcemia - ANSWERS-deficient calcium in the blood
Signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia - ANSWERS-Numbness
and tingling of extremities
Positive Chvostek's sign
Cardiac dysrhythmias
,respiratory acidosis - ANSWERS-A drop in blood pH due to
hypoventilation (too little breathing) and a resulting
accumulation of Co2.
Causes of respiratory acidosis - ANSWERS-Aspiration of
foreign body
Overdose of narcotics or sedatives
Chronic lung disease
metabolic alkalosis - ANSWERS-metabolic condition in
which the pH of tissue is elevated beyond the normal range
cause of metabolic alkalosis - ANSWERS-Vomiting
Antacids
Potassium draining diuretics
dysphagia - ANSWERS-difficulty swallowing
A client with dysphagia can be observed doing this while
eating - ANSWERS-Coughing/gagging
, Improving appetite includes what actions? - ANSWERS-Small
portions
Oral hygiene
Relieve illness symptoms
Which of the following foods are high in vitamin C? -
ANSWERS-Broccoli
Signs of malnutrition - ANSWERS-Spoon shaped nails
Lack of SQ fat
Dull/dry hair
Which of the following foods would be included in a full
liquid diet? - ANSWERS-Ice cream
What is the most accurate way to verify tube placement
prior to initiating enteral feeding? - ANSWERS-Xray
When the client's serum sodium level is 120 mEq/L, the
priority nursing assessment is to monitor the status of
which body system? - ANSWERS-Neurological
