NUR 113 Exam 2 (IV THERAPY/BLOOD ADMIN & FLUID AND ELECTROLYTES) Questions With Complete Solutions

NUR 113 Exam 2 (IV THERAPY/BLOOD ADMIN
& FLUID AND ELECTROLYTES) Questions With
Complete Solutions

- Anorexia, Nausea, Vomiting
- Muscle weakness
- Presence of U Wave Correct Answers
hypokalemia

- antibody formation against plasma proteins
- hives, itching, respiratory distress
- Treat with antihistamines Correct Answers
allergic reaction

- anxiety, urticaria, wheezing progressing to
cyanosis, shock, cardiac arrest
- Stop transfusion, CPR if needed, have Epinephrine
ready for injection Correct Answers anaphylactic
reaction

- Bradycardia
- Prolonged EKG intervals
- Hypotension Correct Answers hypermagnesemia

- Fever (w/ or w/out chills)
- Hypotension
- flank pain
- Tachycardia
- Tachypnea
- Hemoglobinuria

, **Prepare to treat shock** Correct Answers
hemolytic reaction

- Gauge used for large fluid volume, rapid
infusions, trauma/high-risk surgery
- Requires a large vein Correct Answers 16 G

- Gauge used for routine infusions and IV access
- Most commonly used Correct Answers 20 G

- Gauge used for trauma, surgery, viscous
solutions, blood transfusions
- Requires large vein Correct Answers 18 G

- helps control the amount of fluid in the body
- helps your nerves and muscles work properly
Correct Answers sodium

- Low-grade temp/fever
- Delusions/hallucinations
- Excessive thirst Correct Answers hypernatremia

- monitor for hyperkalemia

Spironolactone "spare-ona-lactone"
Thiazides (HCTZ which can also treat BP) Correct
Answers potassium sparing diuretics

- monitor for hypokalemia and elevated creatinine