NURS 272 Exam 2 Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
normal sodium levels -
correct answer ✅135-145 mEq/L
purpose of sodium in the body -
correct answer ✅-conduct nerve impulses
-contract and relax muscles
-maintain the proper balance of water and minerals
*maintains normal fluid levels outside of cells
Causes of hyponatremia -
correct answer ✅Hyponatremia is decrease in serum sodium
concentration < 136 mEq/L (< 136 mmol/L) caused by an excess of
water relative to solute. Common causes include
-diuretic use
-diarrhea
-heart failure
-liver disease
-renal disease
-syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
(SIADH).
,NURS 272 Exam 2 Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
S/S of hyponatremia -
correct answer ✅-seizures/coma
-N/V
-excessive sweating
-tachycardia(weak/thready pulse)
-Respiratory arrest
Interventions for hyponatremia -
correct answer ✅-maintain airway
-monitoring for convulsions
-fluid restriction
-performance of hourly neurological checks.
-seizure precautions
treatment for hyponatremia -
correct answer ✅-Fluid restriction
-Increase oral sodium
-Normal Saline or hypertonic solution IV
-promote fluid excretion(diuretics, vasopressin)
,NURS 272 Exam 2 Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Causes of hypernatremia -
correct answer ✅Health conditions that cause excessive fluid loss
-fever,
-hyperventilation
-infection
-diaphoresis
-diarrhea
-diabetes insipidus
Health Conditions that cause decreased sodium excretion
-corticosteroids
-Cushing's Syndrome
-Renal failure
-Hyperaldosterone
-Increased sodium intake
-insufficient fluid intake
S/S of hypernatremia -
correct answer ✅Big and Bloated(skin like santa claus)
-red rosy cheeks
-edema(fat like santa)
, NURS 272 Exam 2 Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
-low grade fever
-polydipsia
Late & Serious Signs
-swollen dry tongue(beefy)
-N/V
-Increased muscle tone
Nursing interventions for hypernatremia -
correct answer ✅-maintenance of airway
-monitoring for convulsions
-fluid restriction
-hourly neurological checks.
-Monitor I&O
-Monitor daily weights
-Monitor lab values
-Monitor for dehydration
-Monitor for behavior changes
-Monitor salt intake
(Grade A+)
normal sodium levels -
correct answer ✅135-145 mEq/L
purpose of sodium in the body -
correct answer ✅-conduct nerve impulses
-contract and relax muscles
-maintain the proper balance of water and minerals
*maintains normal fluid levels outside of cells
Causes of hyponatremia -
correct answer ✅Hyponatremia is decrease in serum sodium
concentration < 136 mEq/L (< 136 mmol/L) caused by an excess of
water relative to solute. Common causes include
-diuretic use
-diarrhea
-heart failure
-liver disease
-renal disease
-syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
(SIADH).
,NURS 272 Exam 2 Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
S/S of hyponatremia -
correct answer ✅-seizures/coma
-N/V
-excessive sweating
-tachycardia(weak/thready pulse)
-Respiratory arrest
Interventions for hyponatremia -
correct answer ✅-maintain airway
-monitoring for convulsions
-fluid restriction
-performance of hourly neurological checks.
-seizure precautions
treatment for hyponatremia -
correct answer ✅-Fluid restriction
-Increase oral sodium
-Normal Saline or hypertonic solution IV
-promote fluid excretion(diuretics, vasopressin)
,NURS 272 Exam 2 Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Causes of hypernatremia -
correct answer ✅Health conditions that cause excessive fluid loss
-fever,
-hyperventilation
-infection
-diaphoresis
-diarrhea
-diabetes insipidus
Health Conditions that cause decreased sodium excretion
-corticosteroids
-Cushing's Syndrome
-Renal failure
-Hyperaldosterone
-Increased sodium intake
-insufficient fluid intake
S/S of hypernatremia -
correct answer ✅Big and Bloated(skin like santa claus)
-red rosy cheeks
-edema(fat like santa)
, NURS 272 Exam 2 Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
-low grade fever
-polydipsia
Late & Serious Signs
-swollen dry tongue(beefy)
-N/V
-Increased muscle tone
Nursing interventions for hypernatremia -
correct answer ✅-maintenance of airway
-monitoring for convulsions
-fluid restriction
-hourly neurological checks.
-Monitor I&O
-Monitor daily weights
-Monitor lab values
-Monitor for dehydration
-Monitor for behavior changes
-Monitor salt intake
