Exam 1: NR324/ NR 324 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health I | Weeks 1-3 Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | | 100% Correct | A Grade - Chamberlain
Exam 1: NR324/ NR 324 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health I | Weeks 1-3 Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | | 100% Correct | A Grade - Chamberlain QUESTION Hypotonic Fluids Answer: 0.45% NaCl (1/2 saline) D5W (isotonic in the bag and hypotonic in the body) QUESTION When is 0.45% Nacl used? Answer: used to treat hypernatremia QUESTION caution with 0.45% Nacl Answer: may cause fluid volume overload do not use in burns or trauma due to already low intravascular fluid volumes do not administer fast = hemolysis of red blood cells (RBCs) QUESTION Hypertonic fluids Answer: 3% NaCl D5NS 10% dextrose in water (D10W) 5% dextrose in 0.45% NS (D5W 1/2 NS) 5% dextrose in lactated ringer (D5LR) QUESTION when to use 3% NaCl Answer: severe hyponatremia QUESTION Assessments caused by FVD Answer: hyperthermia polydipsia (excessive thirst) QUESTION Assessments caused by FVO Answer: Hypertension Dyspnea and cough Weight gain QUESTION Fluid volume excess most commonly occurs due to... Answer: abnormal accumulation of body fluids (heart failure, renal failure, SIADH, Cushing's syndrome, long-term use of corticosteroids) excessive fluid intake (primary polydipsia, excess isotonic or hypotonic intravenous fluids). QUESTION The nurse is caring for an older adult client admitted to the emergency department (ED) with suspected fluid volume excess. Which assessment findings does the nurse anticipate? Answer: Respiratory rate 34 Altered level of consciousness Blood pressure 165/92 Bounding peripheral pulses QUESTION Normal sodium levels Answer: 135-145 mEq/L QUESTION Hypernatremia sodium levels greater than 145
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