NFDN 2003-Final: Units 6-12 Questions
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What are the factors that increase the risk of altered fluid and electrolyte imbalance? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Water and imbalances. Body wants to stay homeostatic. 4 organs of water
loss: kidneys, skin, lungs, and GI tract.
Which determinants of health affect clients with altered fluid and electrolytes? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Age, environment, GI output, chronic disease, trauma and therapies.
What are the responsibilities of the PN managing care for a client with altered fluid, electrolyte
and acid base balance? - CORRECT ANSWER -Ins/outs, giving fluids, Lab values, signs of edema,
education and interventions of fluid balances. Want to encourage fluid intake!
What are the normal lab values for sodium? - CORRECT ANSWER -normal 136-145 mmol/l
What is hypernatremia? - CORRECT ANSWER -sodium gain. Increased sweating, diabetes,
medications, water loss. Findings: confusion, lethargy, dry, swollen tongue, seizures,
hypotension.
What is hyponatremia? - CORRECT ANSWER -causes excessive sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, too
much water, GI suction, GI losses, use of diuretics. Symptoms: lethargy, weight loss, sodium loss,
headaches, tachycardia, seizures. IMPACTS NEURO SYSTEM. Do ins/ outs on all patients.
What are the normal lab values for potassium? - CORRECT ANSWER -normal 3.5- 5.1 mmol/l
What is hyperkalemia? - CORRECT ANSWER -Serum levels over: 5.1 mmol/lCauses: excess
potassium intake, renal disease, potassium sparing diuretics, acidosis, tumor lysis syndrome,
with Correct Answers | Rated A+
What are the factors that increase the risk of altered fluid and electrolyte imbalance? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Water and imbalances. Body wants to stay homeostatic. 4 organs of water
loss: kidneys, skin, lungs, and GI tract.
Which determinants of health affect clients with altered fluid and electrolytes? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Age, environment, GI output, chronic disease, trauma and therapies.
What are the responsibilities of the PN managing care for a client with altered fluid, electrolyte
and acid base balance? - CORRECT ANSWER -Ins/outs, giving fluids, Lab values, signs of edema,
education and interventions of fluid balances. Want to encourage fluid intake!
What are the normal lab values for sodium? - CORRECT ANSWER -normal 136-145 mmol/l
What is hypernatremia? - CORRECT ANSWER -sodium gain. Increased sweating, diabetes,
medications, water loss. Findings: confusion, lethargy, dry, swollen tongue, seizures,
hypotension.
What is hyponatremia? - CORRECT ANSWER -causes excessive sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, too
much water, GI suction, GI losses, use of diuretics. Symptoms: lethargy, weight loss, sodium loss,
headaches, tachycardia, seizures. IMPACTS NEURO SYSTEM. Do ins/ outs on all patients.
What are the normal lab values for potassium? - CORRECT ANSWER -normal 3.5- 5.1 mmol/l
What is hyperkalemia? - CORRECT ANSWER -Serum levels over: 5.1 mmol/lCauses: excess
potassium intake, renal disease, potassium sparing diuretics, acidosis, tumor lysis syndrome,
