PN4003- Important Things to Remember
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Normal pH blood range - CORRECT ANSWER - 7.35-7.45
Normal PaCO2 range - CORRECT ANSWER - 35-45 mmHg (acid)
Normal HCO3 range - CORRECT ANSWER - 22-26 mEq/L (base)
What is the #1 cause of DKA - CORRECT ANSWER - sepsis (infection)
What is the most common electrolyte imbalance? - CORRECT ANSWER - hyponatremia
With a dx of fluid overload, what symptom should the LPN be alerted to - CORRECT
ANSWER - hypertension
Is persistent hoarseness a concern? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yes.
Persistent hoarseness (2 weeks+) can indicate laryngeal cancer
An increase of temp by 1 degree, also affects what vitals - CORRECT ANSWER - It
increases 4 beats per min and increases by 1 respiration
What are the main causes of metabolic acidosis? - CORRECT ANSWER - -diarrhea
(comes out of your ASSidosis)
-renal failure (kidneys fail, acid prevails)
-DKA (ketoACIDosis)
, What are the main causes of metabolic alkalosis? - CORRECT ANSWER - -vomiting
(alllkkkkk- vomiting out acid)
-too much NGT suctioning (removing acid)
Normal sodium range - CORRECT ANSWER - 135-145 mEq/L
Normal potassium range - CORRECT ANSWER - 3.5-5mEq/L
Normal calcium range - CORRECT ANSWER - 9-11 mg/dL
What is DKA - CORRECT ANSWER - diabetic ketoacidosis
a consequence of an acute insulin deficiency or an inability to use whatever insulin the pancreas
secretes.
D= dry and high sugar (250-500)
K=ketones and kussamual respirations (fruity breath)
A=abdominal pain
A=acidosis (ph lower than 7.35)
What electrolyte imbalance is likely to occur with drinking excessive alcohol? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Potassium
(hypokalemia)
What can hyperventilation lead to - CORRECT ANSWER - Respiratory alkalosis
due to rapid elimination of CO2 (which is acidic)
What does enlarged adenoids cause - CORRECT ANSWER - noisy breathing
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Normal pH blood range - CORRECT ANSWER - 7.35-7.45
Normal PaCO2 range - CORRECT ANSWER - 35-45 mmHg (acid)
Normal HCO3 range - CORRECT ANSWER - 22-26 mEq/L (base)
What is the #1 cause of DKA - CORRECT ANSWER - sepsis (infection)
What is the most common electrolyte imbalance? - CORRECT ANSWER - hyponatremia
With a dx of fluid overload, what symptom should the LPN be alerted to - CORRECT
ANSWER - hypertension
Is persistent hoarseness a concern? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yes.
Persistent hoarseness (2 weeks+) can indicate laryngeal cancer
An increase of temp by 1 degree, also affects what vitals - CORRECT ANSWER - It
increases 4 beats per min and increases by 1 respiration
What are the main causes of metabolic acidosis? - CORRECT ANSWER - -diarrhea
(comes out of your ASSidosis)
-renal failure (kidneys fail, acid prevails)
-DKA (ketoACIDosis)
, What are the main causes of metabolic alkalosis? - CORRECT ANSWER - -vomiting
(alllkkkkk- vomiting out acid)
-too much NGT suctioning (removing acid)
Normal sodium range - CORRECT ANSWER - 135-145 mEq/L
Normal potassium range - CORRECT ANSWER - 3.5-5mEq/L
Normal calcium range - CORRECT ANSWER - 9-11 mg/dL
What is DKA - CORRECT ANSWER - diabetic ketoacidosis
a consequence of an acute insulin deficiency or an inability to use whatever insulin the pancreas
secretes.
D= dry and high sugar (250-500)
K=ketones and kussamual respirations (fruity breath)
A=abdominal pain
A=acidosis (ph lower than 7.35)
What electrolyte imbalance is likely to occur with drinking excessive alcohol? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Potassium
(hypokalemia)
What can hyperventilation lead to - CORRECT ANSWER - Respiratory alkalosis
due to rapid elimination of CO2 (which is acidic)
What does enlarged adenoids cause - CORRECT ANSWER - noisy breathing
