NUR 3805 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH ACTUAL SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED.

NUR 3805 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH ACTUAL SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED.




What positions are used for patients in shock? - (ANSWER)- supine with legs elevated

- Trendelenburg



What is in lactated ringers? - (ANSWER)- sodium

- chloride

- lactate

- potassium

- calcium



What is the pH of lactated ringers? - (ANSWER)6



What type of fluid is lactated ringers? - (ANSWER)isotonic



Which medication route delivers the fastest response? - (ANSWER)IV



What is the normal range for sodium? - (ANSWER)136-145 mEq/L



What is the normal range for chloride? - (ANSWER)98-106 mEq/L



What is the normal range for potassium? - (ANSWER)3.5-5 mEq/L



What is the normal range for calcium? - (ANSWER)9-10.5 mg/dL



What is the normal range for magnesium? - (ANSWER)1.3-2.1 mEq/L



What is the normal range for phosphrous? - (ANSWER)3-4.5 mg/dL

, NUR 3805 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH ACTUAL SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED.




What is the normal range of blood pH? - (ANSWER)7.35-7.45



Where can a person look to find the sodium content of a food? - (ANSWER)nutrition facts on the label



What foods are high in potassium? - (ANSWER)- dried fruit

- avocado

- banana

- cantaloupe

- honeydew

- leafy greens

- squash

- carrots

- potatoes

- legumes

- dairy



What is the effect of furosemide, a loop diuretic, on fluids and electrolytes? - (ANSWER)causes diuresis
which decreases water and electrolytes



Which lab value should be monitored in patients taking diuretics? - (ANSWER)potassium



How can hypervolemia and heart failure impact the lung sounds? - (ANSWER)fluid buildup can cause
crackles



What are signs and symptoms of hyponatremia? - (ANSWER)- poor skin turgor

- xerostomia

- lethargy

- muscle cramping