NUR 229 Exam 4 Practice Questions and Correct Answers
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NUR 229
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NUR 229
Why are infants and older adults at higher risk for fluid volume deficiencies? Infants have more ECF than ICF (think about infants with diarrhea or diaphoresis) Older adults have a loss of muscle tone and SubQ tissue (dehydration is a concern)
A healthy person consists of how much water (%)? 50-60...
NUR 229 Exam 4 Practice Questions and
Correct Answers
Why are infants and older adults at higher risk for fluid volume deficiencies? ✅Infants
have more ECF than ICF (think about infants with diarrhea or diaphoresis)
Older adults have a loss of muscle tone and SubQ tissue (dehydration is a concern)
A healthy person consists of how much water (%)? ✅50-60
Full liquid diet foods ✅Ice cream, soups (she said tomato soup specifically)
Effect of Angiotensin II ✅vasoconstriction
Increased BP
Effect of Aldosterone ✅Retention of Na and Water
Increased BP
S/S of right sided HF ✅Viscera and peripheral congestion
JVD
Edema
Hepatomegaly
Ascites
Weight gain
Left sided HF ✅Pulmonary congestion
S3 (ventricular gallop)
Dyspnea on exertion
Low O2 sat
Dry, nonproductive cough
Oliguria
How much weight gain in HF patient is too much ✅2-3 pounds in a day or 5 pounds in
one week
Notify provider
Recommended sodium intake ✅2000-2300 mg
Foods to be avoided in DASH (low sodium) diet ✅Processed food, fried food, canned
soup, condiments, dressing
What electrolyte should be monitored if a patient is on diuretics? ✅Potassium
Effects of Digitalis ✅Improves contractility
Nursing Assessments prior to giving digitalis ✅Assess for bradycardia, monitor apical
pulse for one minute
Best position for PT with HF ✅High fowler (upright)
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