NUR 160 Exam 2,
HONDROS COMPLETE
QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A)
Hypokalemia and lasix - ANSWER If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix
Hypervolemia Causes - ANSWER CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD
Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - ANSWER Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma
Hypovolemia Causes - ANSWER Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant
injury to skin
Moat accurate assessment of water balance - ANSWER daily weights in similar clothing, same scale,
same time- plus or minus 2 lbs per day, plus or minus 5 lbs a week
Potassium (K+) - ANSWER 3.5-5
Hyperkalemia causes - ANSWER AKD, CKD, severe injuries, supplementation
, Hyperkalemia signs and symptoms - ANSWER muscle fatigue, weakness, arrhythmia, irritability, Nausea,
death
Hypokalemia causes - ANSWER diuretics. Diarrhea, excessive sweating, laxatives, ketoacidosis, alcohol
abuse
Hypokalemia signs and symptoms - ANSWER muscle cramps, abdominal distention, constipation,
arrhythmia
Renal Pt Diet - ANSWER low potassium-no potatoes, oranges, bananas, leafy green veggies, apples,
avocados
Sodium (Na+) - ANSWER 135-145
Hypercalcemia signs and symptoms - ANSWER anorexia, N,V, decreased DTR, confusion, coma,
constipation, kidney stones
Hypocalcemia Causes - ANSWER decreased calcium and Vit D, Diarrhea, diuretics, alcoholism,
malabsorption, burns
Hypocalcemia signs and symptoms - ANSWER irritanility, osteoporosis, N,V,D, increase dDTR, arrhtymtias,
+Trousseau sign, +Chvostek sign
Trousseau sign - ANSWER BP
Chvostek sign - ANSWER cheek
Heparin - ANSWER PTT
Coumadin - ANSWER PT/INR