NURSING 330 EXAM 1 Study Guide (MEDSURG II) Questions with Complete Solutions
BNP (brain natriuretic peptide) Correct Answer-Normal 100 pg/mL. Used to diagnose Heart Failure. 100-299 mild 300-599 moderate 600-899 severe 900 emergency PAWP (pulmonary artery wedge pressure) Correct Answer-Normal 4-12 mmHg 12mmHg seen with excess fluid( overload) 4mmHg seen in fluid deficit( dehydration). Albumin Correct Answer-Normal 3.5 -5.0g protein in blood; maintains the proper amount of water in the blood. Given to patient with poor Nutrition Status, Burns, Shock. Also given in Edema patient to mobilize the fluid into vascular space. Creatinine Correct Answer-0.6-1.2 mg/dL*. Removed entirely by the kidneys. High in the blood indicates kidney failure. Can be seen with Dehydration or low perfusion to the kidneys.
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