PNR 207 Exam Two with Questions and Answers

PNR 207 Exam Two with Questions and Answers What are the signs and symptoms of hypermagnesemia? ANSWER Weakness, nausea, confusion, headaches, dizziness, decreased deep tendon reflexes, hypotension What precautions should be taken for a patient with low WBC? ANSWER No fresh flowers, no fresh fruit, hand hygiene What are the symptoms of high calcium levels? ANSWER Confusion, risk for kidney damage, risk for electrical conduction issues in the heart What is the normal range for uric acid levels? How are elevated levels related to gout? ANSWER Normal range: M: 4 - 8.5, F: 2.7 - 7.3; Elevated levels are common in gout What are the causes and complications of elevated potassium levels? ANSWER Causes: hyperkalemia; Complications: shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea and vomiting, heart palpitations What does HbA1c measure and what is the normal range? ANSWER HbA1c measures normal blood sugar levels over a three-month range; Normal range: 4% - 6% What precautions should be taken for a patient with low platelet levels? ANSWER Use electric toothbrush and electric razor