NR 324 Exam 1 Questions With Correct Answers Causes of respiratory acidosis - Answer Hypoventilation, bradypnea, low RR Causes of respiratory alkalosis - Answer Hyperventilation, tachypnea, high RR Causes of metabolic acidosis - Answer Diarrhea Causes of metabolic alkalosis - Answer Nausea, vomiting Isotonic Solutions - Answer 1/2 NS Hyperkalemia - Answer > 5.0 THINK CARDIAC Cause: Renal compromised, PTH abnormalities S/S: Arrythmias, palpations, parasthesias (numbness & tingling) Interventions: EKG, widening QRS, do not feed potassium Hypokalemia - Answer < 3.5 CARDIAC Cause: Low excretion by kidneys S/S: Parasthesias, arrythmias Interventions: EKG Hypernatremia - Answer > 145 NEURO Treat the underlying cause S/S: Skin flushed, agitation, low grade fever, THIRST Interventions: Check neuro status, low sodium diet Hyponatremia - Answer < 135 NEURO S/S: Lethargy, CONFUSION, irritability, HA, seizure, coma NEVER GIVE A CARDIAC PT SODIUM NO MATTER WHAT Hypercalcemia - Answer > 10.2 BONES, CARDIAC, NERVE IMPULSES, BLOOD CLOTTING S/S: Depressed reflexes Interventions: Increase fluids, loop diuretics, Hypocalcemia - Answer < 8.6 BONES, CARDIAC S/S: Hyperactive reflexes, Chvostek's & Trousseau's Interventions: Check reflexes, replace Ca
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