RNSG 1523 questions with 100% correct answers

RNSG 1523S/S: Changes in BP & HR, muscle weakness, constipation (decreased GI motility), decreased respirations, increase urine production - correct answer Hypercalcemia Normal serum calcium values - correct answer 8.5-10.5 mg/dL S/S : Decreased BP & HT; Decreased CO; Irritability; Muscle twitches, tetany, seizures; + Troussaeaus sign & Chvostek's sign; Increased GI motility - correct answer Hypocalcemia Normal serum Potassium values - correct answer 3.5-5.0 mEq/L S/S: Irregular HR; Peaked T waves (ECG); Hypotension; muscle twitches, weakness, or cramps; Increased GI motility - correct answer Hyperkalemia S/S: Weak, thready pulse; decreased breath sounds; shallow respirations; leathargy, weakness, confusion, coma; decreased GI motility; Polyuria; dilute urine - correct answer Hypokalemia S/S: Rapid pulse; cool, clammy skin; muscle weakness; headache; increased urine output; Increased GI motility; nausea, diarrhea - correct answer Hyponatremia Normal serum sodium levels - correct answer 135-145 mEq/L S/S: Diminished CO; Pulmoary Edema; Agitation, confusion, lethargy; weakness and muscle twitching; dry skin, decreased urine output - correct answer Hypernatremia hyponatremia - correct answer An inappropriate secretion of ADH (SIADH) may cause this electrolyte imbalance