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QUIZ NUR 155||NUR155 QUESTION AND ANWERS Exam 2 UPDATED (2024/2025) GRADED A+ !! GALEN
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QUIZ NUR 155||NUR155 QUESTIONAND ANWERS Exam 2 UPDATED
(2024/2025) GRADED A+ !! GALEN
normal range for sodium (CORRECT ANSWERS) 135mEq-145mEq
What type of fluid is sodium found in? (CORRECT ANSWERS)
Extracellular fluid
What is the main function of sodium in the body? (CORRECT
ANSWERS) maintain blood volume, transmit nerve impulses and
contracting muscles
What types of foods contain sodium? (CORRECT ANSWERS) bacon,
soy sauce, ham, anything processed (think fast food)
How do sodium imbalances present? (CORRECT ANSWERS)
CONFUSION
What is hyponatremia? (CORRECT ANSWERS) low sodium
What are the signs and symptoms of hyponatremia? (CORRECT
ANSWERS) SALTLOSS
,Stupor/coma
Anorexia (nausea and vomiting)
Lethargy
Tendon reflexes (decreased)
Limp muscles (weakness)
Orthostatic hypotension
Seizures/headache
Stomach cramping
What are the common causes of hyponatremia (CORRECT ANSWERS)
Quadruple Ds
Diuretics
Diarrhea
Dehydration
Drains (NGs, fistulas, colostomy)
What is hypernatremia? (CORRECT ANSWERS) high sodium (above
145)
What are some common causes of hypernatremia? (CORRECT
ANSWERS) MODEL
medications, meal (too much sodium intake)
osmotic diuretics
diabetes insipidus
, excessive water loss (sweating)
low water intake
What are the signs and symptoms of hypernatremia? (CORRECT
ANSWERS) FRIED
Fever (low grade) flushed skin
Restless (irritable)
Increased fluid retention and increased BP
Edema (peripheral and pitting)
Decreased urine output, dry mouth
SALT
Skin flushed
Agitation
Low-grade fever
Thirst
Normal range for potassium (CORRECT ANSWERS) 3.5 -5.0 mEq/L
What is the function of potassium? (CORRECT ANSWERS) regulation
of heart contraction, nerve impulses, and acid/base balance
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