Update) Medical-
Surgical Nursing I | Guide with
Questions and Verified Answers
100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis
Question:
causes of fluid volume deficit (hypovolemia)
Answer:
diarrhea, drainage, hemorrhage, polyuria
-check I's & O's and daily weight
Question:
causes and risk factors of hypokalemia
Answer:
-abnormal losses from either the kidneys or the GI tract
-can cause left ventricular dysrhythmias, skeletal muscle weakness and
paralysis including the respiratory muscles leading to shallow respirations
, Question:
symptoms of hypomagnesemia
Answer:
anorexia, nausea, vomiting, lethargy, weakness, personality change
-positive chavostics or Trousseau signs
Question:
blood transfusion reactions
Answer:
fever, chills, hives, itching, back pain
Question:
who is at the most high risk for a DIC?
Answer:
a patient with sepsis (high temps/infection)
Question:
what is the treatment for pernicious anemia?
Answer:
Treat with B12 injection IM or IV