Exam 1: NUR210/ NUR 210 (2024/ 2025 Update) Transition to Practice-Capstone | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis

Exam 1: NUR210/ NUR 210 (2024/ 2025 Update) Transition to Practice-Capstone | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis Q: what electrolyte imbalance can cause lithium toxicity? Answer: low sodium Q: explain isotonic solutions, give examples Answer: solutions on both side of the membrane are equal in concentration ex: NS, LR, D5W in the bag Q: explain hypotonic solutions, give examples Answer: when a solution has a lower concerntration of salt or solute ex: D5W in the body, half NS, 2.5% dextrose Q: explain hypertonic solutions, give examples Answer: a solution with a higher concentration of solutes or salt ex: D5 NaCl, D5 in LR Q: fluid overload s/s Answer: increased BP and Pulse, crackles, distended neck veins, dysrhythmias, edema, altered LOC, headache, increased urinary output, decrease BUM, Na, hct, and urine specific gravity Q: Hypokalemia S/S Answer: -weak pulse -shallow respirations -hypo-active bowel sounds -ST depression -inverted T waves -prominent U waves -deep tendon hyporeflexia -muscle weakness -nausea/vomiting -constipation Q: Hyperkalemia S/S Answer: -slow pulse -decreased bp -dysrhythmias -muscle twitches -diarrhea -tall peaked T waves -falt P waves -wide QRS complex and prolonged PR intervals Q: how to give potassium IV? Answer: always dilute, never give by IV push Q: Hypercalcemia S/S Answer: increased heart rate and blood pressure, full bounding pulses, lethargy, disorientation, ineffective respiratory movement, muscle weakness, decreased bowel sounds, anorexia short st segment and wide t wave or heart block Q: Hypocalcemia S/S Answer: decreased heart rate and blood pressure, muscle cramps and twitching, anxiety, positive chvosteks and trousseau's sign, hyperactive bowel sounds, cramping and diarrhea Q: what is the dash diet? Answer: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Q: what foods are in the dash diet? Answer: -low sodium -low fat/fat free -high K, Ca, or Mag -meat, fish, poultry -nuts and beans -veggies, fruits, whole grains