Hondros 212 Exam 2 with Questions and Answers
When prepping a pt for hemodialysis, before assessing what should a nurse do? ANSWER Feel for thrill, auscultate bruit
What is the most important action for a nurse to do for a pt with a temperature after hemodialysis? ANSWER Call the provider
What is the first assessment the nurse should do for a pt with CKD who just received dialysis? ANSWER Obtain vital signs and weight
How often should weight be taken with CKD? ANSWER Daily
What can happen to a pt who receives hemodialysis? ANSWER The patient can become pale,
hypotensive
What should the nurse do for a post dialysis pt whose BP is 80/64 ANSWER Give fluids
What are the most important lab results for a CKD pt? ANSWER Potassium and calcium. Hyperkalemia can lead to cardiac arrest
What are the signs and symptoms of CKD? ANSWER Dry/skaly skin, crackles in lungs, high
BP, uremic frost
Uremic frost ANSWER Tiny yellow crystals deposit on skin as sweat evaporates
When prepping a pt for hemodialysis, before assessing what should a nurse do? ANSWER Feel for thrill, auscultate bruit
What is the most important action for a nurse to do for a pt with a temperature after hemodialysis? ANSWER Call the provider
What is the first assessment the nurse should do for a pt with CKD who just received dialysis? ANSWER Obtain vital signs and weight
How often should weight be taken with CKD? ANSWER Daily
What can happen to a pt who receives hemodialysis? ANSWER The patient can become pale,
hypotensive
What should the nurse do for a post dialysis pt whose BP is 80/64 ANSWER Give fluids
What are the most important lab results for a CKD pt? ANSWER Potassium and calcium. Hyperkalemia can lead to cardiac arrest
What are the signs and symptoms of CKD? ANSWER Dry/skaly skin, crackles in lungs, high
BP, uremic frost
Uremic frost ANSWER Tiny yellow crystals deposit on skin as sweat evaporates
