CORRECT ANSWERS
high serum sodium is most likely found SIADH or DI? & why? ANSW✅✅DI, bc the blood is
concentrated
low specific gravity are S&S of DI or SIADH & why? ANSW✅✅DI, think diluted urine
altered LOC & lethargy are S&S of DI or SIADH? ANSW✅✅DI
polyuria, ketonuria & glucosuria are S&S of DI or SIADH? ANSW✅✅DI
Serum Osmolality of >295 is a S&S of DI or SIADH? ANSW✅✅DI
fluid over load is a S&S of DI or SIADH? ANSW✅✅SIADH
fever is a S&S of DI or SIADH? & why? ANSW✅✅SIADH, inability to sweat
urine retention is a S&S of DI or SIADH? ANSW✅✅SIADH
high specific gravity is a S&S of DI or SIADH? ANSW✅✅SIADH
low serum sodium, BUN, CR, Albumin & osmolality is a S&S of DI or SIADH? ANSW✅✅SIADH
(think diluted blood)
#1 sign of type 1 diabetes ANSW✅✅Weight loss
What should you teach diabetic patients to do when they are sick ANSW✅✅Check BS Q2-3hr
drinking 12 oz of water Q hr
urine dips to check for ketones if BS is >250
, what is the normal range for serum osmolality? ANSW✅✅275-295
what S&S for DI & SIADH share? ANSW✅✅tachycardia & dehydration
where do you look for fluid overload in kids 18 months or less ANSW✅✅bulging fontanels & head
circumference
what do you monitor in DI & SIADH? ANSW✅✅specific gravity
abdominal girth
daily weights
lung sounds
F&E
normal specific gravity range? ANSW✅✅1.005-1.030
what is the priority in DKA & HHS? ANSW✅✅hydration- 1L of NS bolus of 1st hr
Kussmauls RR is found in? ANSW✅✅DKA
ketosis and acidosis is S&S of DKA or HHS? ANSW✅✅DKA
DKA is usually found in what age patients? ANSW✅✅younger
Blood sugar range found in DKA? ANSW✅✅300-800
onset of DKA is usually? ANSW✅✅quick
DKA is typically found in type 1 or type 2 diabetics? ANSW✅✅type 1
insulin resistance is found in? ANSW✅✅Type 2 diabetics, HHS