EXAM 1 - NCOI ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
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EXAM 1 - NCOI ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
What is the mist accurate way for the nurse to evaluate fluid balance?
Daily Weights
What can be a indicator of fluid and electrolyte imbalances?
Decreased alertness since admission
What can a change in LOC be a indicator ...
What is the mist accurate way for the nurse to evaluate fluid balance?
Daily Weights
What can be a indicator of fluid and electrolyte imbalances?
Decreased alertness since admission
What can a change in LOC be a indicator of?
ECF excess, ECF deficit, hypernatremia, hyponatremia, hypokalemia, or metabolic
alkalosis
What is the most common history and manifestations consistent with
hypermagnesemia?
Renal failure
Unresponsive to questions
Decreased deep tendon reflexes
Which is the most important assessment finding of hypocalcemia (<9) to report to
the provider?
Laryngeal stridor
What is the range for hypernatremia?
>145 mEq/L
What is the range for hyponatremia?
<135 mEq/L
, What is the patient at risk for with well above normal levels of calcium?
Cardiac dysrhythmias
What action should the nurse take first when the patient history suggests a fluid
volume deficit?
Check the blood pressure ensuring adequate circulation
What is the most urgent concern with possible hypovolemia?
Decreased BP (systemic hypoperfusion)
What is a sign of hypokalemia?
Generalized weakness
What is a sign of hypocalcemia?
Facial muscle spasms
If a patient had hypokalemia, what would they be advised to drink?
Orange juice
What is a sign of hyperkalemia?
Loose stools
What should the nurse advise the patient to do when taking spironolactone (a
potassium-sparing drug)?
Drink apple juice instead of orange juice for breakfast
What action should the nurse take when administering IV potassium chloride?
Infuse the KCL at a maximum rate of 10 meq/hr
What is the total protein range?
6.4 - 8.3 g/dL
What clinical manifestation should the nurse expect with low serum protein level?
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