PRN1032 Exam 3 (Mobility, F&E, Perfusion) -
Questions With Expert Solutions
What can a potassium deficit cause? Correct Answer - cardiac
failure or arrest
What happens to serum sodium levels when a patient becomes
dehydrated from insufficient fluid intake? Correct Answer -
They rise
What are 4 conditions that can lead to hypokalemia? Correct
Answer - 1)improper use of diuretics
2) vomiting
3)diarrhea
4) cont. gastric suctioning
What are examples of 3 foods high in potassium? Correct Answer
- bananas, orange juice, potatoes
What is the average intake of liquids during a 24 hrs period ?
Correct Answer - 2500mL
What are s/s of hypokalemia? Correct Answer - nausea, stupor,
cardiac dysrhythmias
Metabolic acidosis is more likely to occur in a person who...
Correct Answer - is unable to metabolize carbohydrates
normally or who ingests few or no carbohydrates
What could prolonged vomiting lead to? Correct Answer -
metabolic alkalosis because of loss of electrolytes and stomach acids
, Blood gas analysis reflect the ability of what? Correct Answer -
* the lungs to exchange oxygen and CO2
* effectiveness of kidneys in balancing retention and elimination of
bicarbonate
* effectiveness of the heart as a pump
Normal PaCO2 level? Correct Answer - 35-45
normal pH level Correct Answer - 7.35-7.45
normal HCO3 level Correct Answer - 22-26
S/S or Respiratory acidosis Correct Answer - * dyspnea
*weakness
*dizziness
*restlessness
What are the main causes of metabolic acidosis? Correct Answer -
*excessive loss of bicarbonate ions from diarrhea
*renal failure
*DKA
* hyperkalemia
What are the main s/s of metabolic acidosis? Correct Answer -
* weakness
* lethargy
*confusion
*headache
What does immediate treatment of severe metabolic acidosis
require? Correct Answer - administration of IV bicarbonate or
lactate
Questions With Expert Solutions
What can a potassium deficit cause? Correct Answer - cardiac
failure or arrest
What happens to serum sodium levels when a patient becomes
dehydrated from insufficient fluid intake? Correct Answer -
They rise
What are 4 conditions that can lead to hypokalemia? Correct
Answer - 1)improper use of diuretics
2) vomiting
3)diarrhea
4) cont. gastric suctioning
What are examples of 3 foods high in potassium? Correct Answer
- bananas, orange juice, potatoes
What is the average intake of liquids during a 24 hrs period ?
Correct Answer - 2500mL
What are s/s of hypokalemia? Correct Answer - nausea, stupor,
cardiac dysrhythmias
Metabolic acidosis is more likely to occur in a person who...
Correct Answer - is unable to metabolize carbohydrates
normally or who ingests few or no carbohydrates
What could prolonged vomiting lead to? Correct Answer -
metabolic alkalosis because of loss of electrolytes and stomach acids
, Blood gas analysis reflect the ability of what? Correct Answer -
* the lungs to exchange oxygen and CO2
* effectiveness of kidneys in balancing retention and elimination of
bicarbonate
* effectiveness of the heart as a pump
Normal PaCO2 level? Correct Answer - 35-45
normal pH level Correct Answer - 7.35-7.45
normal HCO3 level Correct Answer - 22-26
S/S or Respiratory acidosis Correct Answer - * dyspnea
*weakness
*dizziness
*restlessness
What are the main causes of metabolic acidosis? Correct Answer -
*excessive loss of bicarbonate ions from diarrhea
*renal failure
*DKA
* hyperkalemia
What are the main s/s of metabolic acidosis? Correct Answer -
* weakness
* lethargy
*confusion
*headache
What does immediate treatment of severe metabolic acidosis
require? Correct Answer - administration of IV bicarbonate or
lactate
