NSG 3100 Exam 4
1. A critical measure for clients with hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemiais:: Correct
Answer:
implementing seizure precautions.
2. For the client who needs fluid replacement, which of the following shouldbe avoided?:
Coffee
3. Albumin levels indicate prolonged malnutrition.: True
4. Causes of hyponatremia include: Excessive diaphoresisDiuretics
Wound drainage
5. Hyponatremia: low sodium
6. causes of hypernatremia: FeverDiarrhea
Excessive sodium intake
7. Hypernatremia: high sodium
8. An example of hemoconcentration seen in dehydration is increased hema-tocrit levels. T or
F: True
9. Signs of fluid overload: High BPPitting edema in lower extremities
Mental confusion
Moist crackles
10. Which is a sign/symptom of hypernatremia?: Thirst
11. hypokalemia: low potassium
12. Causes of hypokalemia: Prolonged NGT suctionHeavy perspiration
Diarrhea
13. Potassium must always be diluted appropriately and never given IV push.T or F: True
14. Signs and symptoms of hypokalemia: Muscle weaknessLeg cramps
Decreased deep tendon reflexesWeak irregular pulses
15. Hypocalcemia: deficient calcium in the blood
16. Signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia: Numbness and tingling of extremitiesPositive
Chvostek's sign
Cardiac dysrhythmias
17. respiratory acidosis: A drop in blood pH due to hypoventilation (too littlebreathing) and a
resulting accumulation of Co2.
, 18. Causes of respiratory acidosis: Aspiration of foreign bodyOverdose of narcotics or
sedatives
Chronic lung disease
19. metabolic alkalosis: metabolic condition in which the pH of tissue is elevatedbeyond the
normal range
20. cause of metabolic alkalosis: VomitingAntacids
Potassium draining diuretics
21. dysphagia: difficulty swallowing
22. A client with dysphagia can be observed doing this while eating: Cough-ing/gagging
23. Improving appetite includes what actions?: Small portionsOral hygiene
Relieve illness symptoms
24. Which of the following foods are high in vitamin C?: Broccoli
25. Signs of malnutrition: Spoon shaped nailsLack of SQ fat
Dull/dry hair
26. Which of the following foods would be included in a full liquid diet?: Icecream
27. What is the most accurate way to verify tube placement prior to initiatingenteral feeding?:
Xray
28. When the client's serum sodium level is 120 mEq/L, the priority nursingassessment is to
monitor the status of which body system?: Neurological
29. While assisting the client with meal selection, the nurse realizes that clientswho practice
Islam or Judaism share an avoidance of:: pork products.
30. The client wants to increase intake of an antioxidant in her diet. The nurserecommends
including vitamin C, which is best found in:: Correct Answer: tomatoes.
31. For a child who has ingested the remaining contents of an aspirin bottle, thenurse suspects
signs and symptoms consistent with:: Correct Answer: metabolic acidosis.
32. Which of the following techniques used by the new staff nurse for admin-istering
medications via an enteral tube requires correction by the charge nurse?: Correct Answer:
Adding the medications to the tube feeding
33. After a surgical procedure, the client is advanced to a full liquid diet. The nurse is able to
recommend which one of the following foods for this client?-
: Correct Answer:
Yogurt
1. A critical measure for clients with hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemiais:: Correct
Answer:
implementing seizure precautions.
2. For the client who needs fluid replacement, which of the following shouldbe avoided?:
Coffee
3. Albumin levels indicate prolonged malnutrition.: True
4. Causes of hyponatremia include: Excessive diaphoresisDiuretics
Wound drainage
5. Hyponatremia: low sodium
6. causes of hypernatremia: FeverDiarrhea
Excessive sodium intake
7. Hypernatremia: high sodium
8. An example of hemoconcentration seen in dehydration is increased hema-tocrit levels. T or
F: True
9. Signs of fluid overload: High BPPitting edema in lower extremities
Mental confusion
Moist crackles
10. Which is a sign/symptom of hypernatremia?: Thirst
11. hypokalemia: low potassium
12. Causes of hypokalemia: Prolonged NGT suctionHeavy perspiration
Diarrhea
13. Potassium must always be diluted appropriately and never given IV push.T or F: True
14. Signs and symptoms of hypokalemia: Muscle weaknessLeg cramps
Decreased deep tendon reflexesWeak irregular pulses
15. Hypocalcemia: deficient calcium in the blood
16. Signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia: Numbness and tingling of extremitiesPositive
Chvostek's sign
Cardiac dysrhythmias
17. respiratory acidosis: A drop in blood pH due to hypoventilation (too littlebreathing) and a
resulting accumulation of Co2.
, 18. Causes of respiratory acidosis: Aspiration of foreign bodyOverdose of narcotics or
sedatives
Chronic lung disease
19. metabolic alkalosis: metabolic condition in which the pH of tissue is elevatedbeyond the
normal range
20. cause of metabolic alkalosis: VomitingAntacids
Potassium draining diuretics
21. dysphagia: difficulty swallowing
22. A client with dysphagia can be observed doing this while eating: Cough-ing/gagging
23. Improving appetite includes what actions?: Small portionsOral hygiene
Relieve illness symptoms
24. Which of the following foods are high in vitamin C?: Broccoli
25. Signs of malnutrition: Spoon shaped nailsLack of SQ fat
Dull/dry hair
26. Which of the following foods would be included in a full liquid diet?: Icecream
27. What is the most accurate way to verify tube placement prior to initiatingenteral feeding?:
Xray
28. When the client's serum sodium level is 120 mEq/L, the priority nursingassessment is to
monitor the status of which body system?: Neurological
29. While assisting the client with meal selection, the nurse realizes that clientswho practice
Islam or Judaism share an avoidance of:: pork products.
30. The client wants to increase intake of an antioxidant in her diet. The nurserecommends
including vitamin C, which is best found in:: Correct Answer: tomatoes.
31. For a child who has ingested the remaining contents of an aspirin bottle, thenurse suspects
signs and symptoms consistent with:: Correct Answer: metabolic acidosis.
32. Which of the following techniques used by the new staff nurse for admin-istering
medications via an enteral tube requires correction by the charge nurse?: Correct Answer:
Adding the medications to the tube feeding
33. After a surgical procedure, the client is advanced to a full liquid diet. The nurse is able to
recommend which one of the following foods for this client?-
: Correct Answer:
Yogurt
