Med Surg Final Review: Part Time 2024 /2025 Questions And Upgraded Answers 100% A Graded What is Ca+ normal range? - right answer --8.5-10.2 What is K+ normal range? - right answer --3.5-5.0 mEq/L What is Na+ normal range? - right answer --135-145 mEq/L What is Cl normal range? - right answer --96-106 What is Mg+ normal range? - right answer --1.6-2.2 What is the cause of hypocalcemia in pt recently having thyroidectomy? - right answer --
Removal of the parathyroid glands during thyroid surgery. S&S hypocalcemia: CATS - right answer --C: convulsions A: arrhythmia T: tetany S: spasm and stridor What is the Cause of hyponatremia? - right answer --Excessive water intake, SIADH, Heart Failure, Kidney Disease S/S of Hyponatremia SALT LOSS - right answer --S - seizures & stupor A - ABD cramping & confusion L - Lethargic T - Tendon reflexes, amnesia, trouble contracting L - Loss of urine & appetite O - orthostatic hypotension, overactive bowel sounds S - Shallow respiratrions (happen late do to skeletal muscle weakness ) S - Spasms of muscles What is the Cause of hyperkalemia? - right answer --Kidney failure, excessive intake, medications (e.g., ACE inhibitors). s/s of hyperkalemia: MURDER - right answer --M: muscle weakness U: urine oliguria or anuria R: respiratory dis tress D: decreased cardiac contractility E: EKG chagnes (peaked T waves or small P waves) R: reflexes hyper or hypo What is acute respiratory distress syndrome? - right answer --Severe lung condition causing respiratory failure. What is an early symptom o f acute respiratory distress syndrome? - right answer --
Shortness of breath. What is anaphylaxis? - right answer --Severe allergic reaction s/s of anaphylaxis? - right answer --Hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure. What is pernicious anemia caused by? - right answer --Vitamin B12 deficiency due to lack of intrinsic factor. s/s of pernicious anemia? *name 4* - right answer --Fatigue, weakness, pale skin, tingling in hands and feet. Who is at risk for this type of anem ia? - right answer --Older adults, gastrointestinal surgeries, autoimmune disorders. How is pernicious anemia treated? - right answer --Vitamin B12 injections SQ or high -
dose oral supplements. What is the universal donor? - right answer --Blood type O negat ive What is the universal receiver? - right answer --Blood type AB+ What would the Vital signs in the patient that is hemorrhaging or is dehydrated? - right answer --Low blood pressure, high heart rate, rapid breathing, decreased urine output. What is leu kemia? - right answer --cancer of white blood cells/leukocytes. What teaching do we do for a pt with leukemia? - right answer --Infection prevention, managing side effects of treatment, importance of regular follow -ups. What are the names of common anticoa gulants? - right answer --Warfarin, heparin, apixaban. What are some nursing interventions for pt with bleeding risk? - right answer --Monitor for bleeding, educate on bleeding risks, regular blood tests.
Removal of the parathyroid glands during thyroid surgery. S&S hypocalcemia: CATS - right answer --C: convulsions A: arrhythmia T: tetany S: spasm and stridor What is the Cause of hyponatremia? - right answer --Excessive water intake, SIADH, Heart Failure, Kidney Disease S/S of Hyponatremia SALT LOSS - right answer --S - seizures & stupor A - ABD cramping & confusion L - Lethargic T - Tendon reflexes, amnesia, trouble contracting L - Loss of urine & appetite O - orthostatic hypotension, overactive bowel sounds S - Shallow respiratrions (happen late do to skeletal muscle weakness ) S - Spasms of muscles What is the Cause of hyperkalemia? - right answer --Kidney failure, excessive intake, medications (e.g., ACE inhibitors). s/s of hyperkalemia: MURDER - right answer --M: muscle weakness U: urine oliguria or anuria R: respiratory dis tress D: decreased cardiac contractility E: EKG chagnes (peaked T waves or small P waves) R: reflexes hyper or hypo What is acute respiratory distress syndrome? - right answer --Severe lung condition causing respiratory failure. What is an early symptom o f acute respiratory distress syndrome? - right answer --
Shortness of breath. What is anaphylaxis? - right answer --Severe allergic reaction s/s of anaphylaxis? - right answer --Hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure. What is pernicious anemia caused by? - right answer --Vitamin B12 deficiency due to lack of intrinsic factor. s/s of pernicious anemia? *name 4* - right answer --Fatigue, weakness, pale skin, tingling in hands and feet. Who is at risk for this type of anem ia? - right answer --Older adults, gastrointestinal surgeries, autoimmune disorders. How is pernicious anemia treated? - right answer --Vitamin B12 injections SQ or high -
dose oral supplements. What is the universal donor? - right answer --Blood type O negat ive What is the universal receiver? - right answer --Blood type AB+ What would the Vital signs in the patient that is hemorrhaging or is dehydrated? - right answer --Low blood pressure, high heart rate, rapid breathing, decreased urine output. What is leu kemia? - right answer --cancer of white blood cells/leukocytes. What teaching do we do for a pt with leukemia? - right answer --Infection prevention, managing side effects of treatment, importance of regular follow -ups. What are the names of common anticoa gulants? - right answer --Warfarin, heparin, apixaban. What are some nursing interventions for pt with bleeding risk? - right answer --Monitor for bleeding, educate on bleeding risks, regular blood tests.
