Sticky mucous membranes Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Positively charged electrolytes (cations) have a positive charge due to the presence of extra electrons. Major cations include - Sodium (Na+) Potassium (K+) Magnesium (Mg++) Calcium (Ca++) Negatively charged electrolytes (anions) have a negative charge due to the absence of an electron. Major anions include - Bicarbonate (HCO3-) Chloride (Cl-) Phosphate (H PO4-) The main electrolytes in body fluid - Na+ sodium Cl- chlorine Mg2+ magnesium Ca2+ calcium K+ potassium Hyponatremia Path...

Stages of general adaptation syndrome - Answer-1. Alarm Initial reaction Sympathetic nervous system 2. Resistance Adaptation Limit stressor 3. Exhaustion Adaptation failing Disease develops Edema - Answer-Excess fluid in the interstitial space Dehydration (ECF volume deficit) - Answer-Can occur independently without electrolyte defects Decrease in fluid level leads to increase in level of blood solutes Cell shrinkage Hypotension Hypovolemia or fluid volume deficit - Answer-Decrease...

NUR2063 Final Exam Study Guide / NUR 2063 Final Exam Study Guide QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+ What is the difference between a sign and a symptom? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sign - Objective (Erythema, Edema, lesion) Symptom - Subjective (Headache, sore, tired) Na - Sodium - CORRECT ANSWER-136-144 mEq Hyponatremia - anorexia, gastrointestinal upset, poor skin turgor, dry mucous membranes, blood pressure changes, pulse changes, edema, headache, lethargy, confusion, ...

Normal Sodium level correct answers 135-145 Hyponatremia correct answers low sodium in the blood Chronic: Anorexia, Nausea, Emesis, Muscular, Weakness, Irritability Severe: gait changes, stupor, seizures, coma causes of hyponatremia correct answers Causes of hyponatremia: Diuretics-Thiazide Drugs Dietary Changes,Low Na diet, Excessive water intake with sweating Fad diets, Anorexia nervosa. GI vomiting, diarrhea, GI suctioning, Tap water enemas,diuretics, kidney disease Treatment...

The osmolality of the extracellular fluid is almost entirely due to - Sodium Dextrose 10% is a _____ solution. It should only be administered _____ - hyperosmolar; IV Use only ___ solutions in irrigations & infusions unless there is a specific aim to shift fluid to intracellular or extracellular spaces. - isotonic, neutral Common causes of fluid volume deficit. - Vomiting, diarrhea, GI suctioning, sweating, inadequate fluid intake, massive edema, ascites Symptoms of fluid volume deficit - ...

S/S include hypotension, olguria and/or anuria, sticky mucous membranes Correct Answer-Fluid Volume Deficit Serum potassium less than 3.5 mEq/L Correct Answer-Hypokalemia Lab value Serum Potassium greater than 5 mEq/L Correct Answer-Hyperkalemia Lab value Occurs from an increase in metabolic acid or a decrease in bicarbonate Correct Answer-Metabolic Acidosis A solution with higher osmotic pressure than that of body fluids; pulls water out of the cells; used to repair electrolyte dist...

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Med surg 2 FINAL!! Exam Questions And Answers The nurse is caring for a client with laboratory values indicating dehydration. Which clinical symptom is consistent with dehydration? - ANS Dark, concentrated urine The nurse is providing an afternoon shift report and relates morning assessment findings to the oncoming nurse. Which daily assessment data is necessary to determine changes in hypervolemia status? - ANS Weight The nurse is caring for a client in heart failure with sign...

Diarrhea - usually secondary to an infectious agent (viral, bacterial, parasitic) dehydration - signs/symptoms of ______: -sunken fontanels (anterior fontanel - class @12-18 mo) -cry and fail to produce tears -cap refill time -dry, sticky mouth -crusted lips -urine output (no wet diaper 6-8, 12 hours kids) -cooler skin -dizziness/fatigue fontanels, tears, mouth - DEHYDRATION: -sunken _____ (anterior fontanel - class @12-18 mo) -cry and fail to produce ____ -cap refill time -dry, st...

Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections among clients? The nurse: 1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. 2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds. 3) washes hands only after leaving each room. 4) uses cold water for medical asepsis. 2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized patients? 1) Airborne microbes from other patients 2) Contact with contaminated equipment 3) Hands of...