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NUR 185 - Exam 1 Latest Version with Complete Solutions Sodium 135-145 mg Chloride 96-106 mg Potassium 3.5-5.0 Phosphorus 3.0-4.5 Magnesium 1.5-2.5 RBCs 4-6 million Platelets 150,000-400,000 WBC 5,000-10,000 Hematocrit Male 42-52% Female 37-47% Hemoglobin 12-18 BUN 10-20 Cr 0.6-1.2 PaCO2 35-45 HCO3 22-26 pH 7.35-7.45 Partial compensation All 3 values are abnormal Uncompensated pH & 1 other value is abnormal Fully compensated pH is normal bu...

NR507 Pathophysiology Final EXAM 2019 TEST BANK WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY GRADED A+ Why does pregnancy increase the risk of UTI? - ANSWER- Pregnancy results in increased progesterone which relaxes smooth muscle leading to urine stasis. Why are post-menopausal individuals at an increased risk of UTI? - ANSWER- Post-menopause results in a lower amount of estrogen resulting in urethral dryness. What are factors that would make a UTI "complicated"? - ...

Sickle cell anemia - a genetic disorder that causes abnormal hemoglobin, resulting in some red blood cells assuming an abnormal sickle shape Anemia nursing interventions - -maintain 90% O2 -encourage periods of rest -increase iron, B12, folic acid in diet -Z-track injection of iron -blood transfusion (<6) definition of anemia - reduction in number of RBCs, Blood hemoglobin content, or hematocrit *not a specific disease, occurs with many conditions such as iron deficiency, genetic diso...

NR328 / NR-328 Exam 2 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025): Pediatric Nursing | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Chamberlain Question: How long can tordal be given to pediatric patients? Answer: 3 days.. it is used for musculoskeletal issues in palliative care for children who have cancer ** in palliative care, make sure to utilize nonpharmacological methods like toys, playing, oral sucralose, and swaddling Question: What kind of pain medication is u...

BIO 139 Final Exam Questions With Answers Latest 2024/2025 (100% Correct) What are the three functions of RBC? - ANSWER Transportation, Regulation, and Protection What do RBCs Transport? - ANSWER Gases (Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide) Nutrients/Waste Hormone What do RBCs Regulate? - ANSWER Body Temp Body pH Fluid Balance What do RBCs Protect against? - ANSWER Bleeding/Trauma Infection/Invasion Describe separated blood - ANSWER Hematocrit - ANSWER the ratio of the volume of red blood cells ...

Test Bank for Maternal Child Nursing Care 8th Edition by Perry, Lowdermilk, Hockenberry Chapter 07: Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A womans obstetric history indicates that she is pregnant for the fourth time and all of her children from previous pregnancies are living. One was born at 39 weeks of gestation, twins were born at 34 weeks of gestation, and another child was born at 35 weeks of gestation. ...

'3Retics' - Reticulocyte Count 'baby' RBCs Mature into RBCs 2 days after release into circulation "bands" - immature neutrophils. more bands, more neutrophils. indicates infection "left shift" - more bands, immature neutrophils. indicates infection. Abnormal Platelet Counts - Thrombocytopenia and Thrombocytosis Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC)- how to calucalte? - Calculated: ANC = WBC x ( % Neutrophils + % Bands) If ANC is below 1000: Severely immunocompromised AGRANULOCYTES -...

Polycythemia vera Treatment ~ •Hydroxyurea drug of choice to decrease the number of blood cells in bone marrow (less chance for leukemia) •Phlebotomy, 300-500mL, to reduce the blood volume and iron levels •Low dose Aspirin to prevent clotting Hemolytic disease of fetus and newborn ~ Alloimmune disease in which maternal antibodies are directed against fetal antigens S/S: •Pallor •Hepatosplenomegaly •Anemia •Hyperbilirubinemia especially after birth •Erythroblastosi...

Hematology Exam 3 (Fall 2024) | Latest Update | A+ Graded| Correct Answers What is impaired production? -All of the following anemias are due to impaired production of RBCs -Results in decreased production Iron Deficiency Anemia: Etiology of IDA -It is inadequate stores of iron for hemoglobin ***Worldwide most common anemia Etiology the cause of the disease Review "Iron" slides from Section 1: Lecture - Lifecycle & Physiology of RBCs 3 causes of iron deficiency anemia -1. Decreased...

Rank in order the sequence of events leading to joint destruction in secondary osteoarthritis (OA) beginning with the effect of an injury to the cervical spine. A. Exacerbation of abdominal tissue growth B. Bony articular surfaces in joint exposed C. Fragile, soft, dull joint cartilage develops D. Irregular joint motion, stiffness, and pain C. Fragile, soft, dull joint cartilage develops A. Exacerbation of abdominal tissue growth D. Irregular joint motion, stiffness, and pain B. Bony a...