DIMENSIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE FINAL 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+

DIMENSIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE FINAL
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+

◉ NA+ sodium (lab values). Answer: 135-145 mEq/L


◉ CA+ calcium (lab value). Answer: 8.5- 10


◉ MG magnesium (lab value). Answer: 1.5- 2.5


◉ PHOS phosphorus (lab value). Answer: 3.0- 4.5


◉ source of potassium. Answer: "TOES" avacatoes, potatoes,
tomatoes, bananas, broccoli


◉ dysuria. Answer: difficulty or pain with urination


◉ oliguria. Answer: scanty urination. a little at a time


◉ polyuria. Answer: many urines. frequent urination.

, ◉ dehydration s/s. Answer: dry skin, increased thirst, decreased
skin turgur/ tinting, fatigue, confusion, UTI


◉ decreased sodium (urin response). Answer: increased dilute.
more concentration.


◉ ages most at risk for dehydration. Answer: older adult- no thirst
sensation
infants- lower body mass


◉ routes to fix "fluid and electrolyte" imbalance. Answer:
intraosseous, SQ, NG, tube feeding, rectal, oral, IV, GI diet,
supplements


◉ hypo- hyperkalemia. Answer: decreased or increased potassium.
can cause heart issues. irregular heartbeat.


◉ skin turgur. Answer: monitor hydration. may use sternum if
older/ wrinkles.
Tinting- slow to 0 draw back- dehydration.


◉ compartment syndrome. Answer: fluid or blood building in a
compartment. holding fluid