HONDROS 172 FINAL PREP
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Is potassium stored in the body? - Answer- NO must be injected daily
Hypokalemia causes - Answer- GI loss
Renal loss
Diuretics
Increased perspiration
NG tube suctioning
Vomiting
Laxatives
Excessive use of glucocorticoids
Poor dietary intake
Fluid volume excess treatment - Answer- Diuretics
Fluid restriction
Sodium restriction
Daily weights
O2 of needed
Elevate HOB
Slow infusion to KVO
Treat underlying cause
Early sign of hemorrhage - Answer- Thirst
Hypokalemia symptoms - Answer- Fatigue
Muscle cramps
ABG may show metabolic alkalosis
Anorexia
Nausea
Vomiting
Increased sensitivity to digoxin
ECG changes
Can low sodium cause CNS changes? - Answer- Yes low sodium can cause CNS
changes
ADPIE - Nursing Process - Answer- Assessment
Diagnosis
, Plan
Implement
Evaluation
treatment of fluid volume deficit - Answer- IV fluid
Oral fluids
Blood?
Assess vital signs frequently
A pt with tb what precautions - Answer- Airborne
Treatment for hypokalemia - Answer- Increase diet or supplements
Salt substitutes
*cardiac monitoring for low sodium level
No IV push, heart will stop
Is bevel up or down when inserting an IV - Answer- Bevel up
.9 NaCL
LR
5% dextrose in water- D5W
D5/1/4 NS
Albumin 5%
Hyper, isotonic or hypotonic? - Answer- Isotonic
Hyperkalemia symptoms - Answer- Cardiac rhythm issues
Muscle weakness
Flaccid paralysis
Nausea
Diarrhea
Hyperkalemia treatment - Answer- Treat underlying cause
Restrict high potassium foods
Discontinue potassium supplements
*kayexalate
Iv calcium gluconate
Iv sodium bicarbonate
Regular insulin and 10% DEXTROSE IV
Dialysis
Med new
What is only solution to be ran with blood? - Answer- NS
lactated ringer ingredients - Answer- Dextrose
Sodium
Potassium
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Is potassium stored in the body? - Answer- NO must be injected daily
Hypokalemia causes - Answer- GI loss
Renal loss
Diuretics
Increased perspiration
NG tube suctioning
Vomiting
Laxatives
Excessive use of glucocorticoids
Poor dietary intake
Fluid volume excess treatment - Answer- Diuretics
Fluid restriction
Sodium restriction
Daily weights
O2 of needed
Elevate HOB
Slow infusion to KVO
Treat underlying cause
Early sign of hemorrhage - Answer- Thirst
Hypokalemia symptoms - Answer- Fatigue
Muscle cramps
ABG may show metabolic alkalosis
Anorexia
Nausea
Vomiting
Increased sensitivity to digoxin
ECG changes
Can low sodium cause CNS changes? - Answer- Yes low sodium can cause CNS
changes
ADPIE - Nursing Process - Answer- Assessment
Diagnosis
, Plan
Implement
Evaluation
treatment of fluid volume deficit - Answer- IV fluid
Oral fluids
Blood?
Assess vital signs frequently
A pt with tb what precautions - Answer- Airborne
Treatment for hypokalemia - Answer- Increase diet or supplements
Salt substitutes
*cardiac monitoring for low sodium level
No IV push, heart will stop
Is bevel up or down when inserting an IV - Answer- Bevel up
.9 NaCL
LR
5% dextrose in water- D5W
D5/1/4 NS
Albumin 5%
Hyper, isotonic or hypotonic? - Answer- Isotonic
Hyperkalemia symptoms - Answer- Cardiac rhythm issues
Muscle weakness
Flaccid paralysis
Nausea
Diarrhea
Hyperkalemia treatment - Answer- Treat underlying cause
Restrict high potassium foods
Discontinue potassium supplements
*kayexalate
Iv calcium gluconate
Iv sodium bicarbonate
Regular insulin and 10% DEXTROSE IV
Dialysis
Med new
What is only solution to be ran with blood? - Answer- NS
lactated ringer ingredients - Answer- Dextrose
Sodium
Potassium
