Fluid overload - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 2: NR226/ NR 226 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Fundamentals Patient Care Exam |Questions and Verified Answers - Chamberlain QUESTION amount of particles within a fluid contributing to fluid concentration Answer: osmolality QUESTION What does an osmolality imbal- ance indicate? Answer: the blood is too concentrated or is too dilute QUESTION this solution is the same as normal body fluid composition; fluid remains inside intravascular space; 0.9% NS; this is a solut...

S/S Dehydration correct answer: - low grade fever - tachycardia - weak thready pulse - hypotension - orthostatic hypotension - decreased CVP - tachypnea - dizziness - sunken eyeballs S/S Fluid Overload correct answer: -Changes in pulse rate and respiratory rate -Lung sounds-crackles -Edema -Weight gain -Neck and hand vein distention -Confusion -Decreased Hgb, Hct, and Protein Sodium (Na) correct answer: 135-145 mEq/L Causes of Hyponatremia correct answer: Diuretics G...

When connecting a 3-phase motor the three lines (T1,T2 and T3) are usually connected to __________. - L1, L2, and L3 Electricians use __________ to prevent damage to electrical wiring running to the machine. - rigid and flexible conduit When the wire or foil strip inside a fuse melts, the fuse is said to be __________. - blown The difference between a fuse and a circuit breaker is __________. - circuit breakers can be reset and used again The amount two electrical...

DaVita - Rise Training Module 1 Quiz Which complication is most often seen in up to 25% of acute kidney injury (AKI) cases? - correct answer During dialysis, the movement of bicarbonate from the dialysate into the blood: - correct answer Fluid overload and hypertension lead to left ventricular hypertrophy. This means: - correct answer If a patient with acute kidney injury (AKI) dialyzes in the outpatient facility, one task of the patient care teammates is to monitor blood pressure a...

The nurse has documented that a child's level of consciousness is obtunded. Which describes this level of consciousness? A. Slow response to vigorous and repeated stimulation B. Impaired decision making C. Arousable with stimulation D. Confusion regarding time and place correct answer: C. Arousable with stimulation Which statement best describes a subdural hematoma? A. Bleeding occurs between the dura and the skull B. Bleeding occurs between the dura and the cerebrum C. Bleeding ...

WGU D236 pathophysiology: Objective Assessment Questions and Verified Answers | Latest 2023/2024 GRADED A+. A major function of potassium is to conduct nerve impulses in muscles. Too low and muscle weakness occurs and too much can cause muscle spasms. This is especially dangerous in the heart muscle and an irregular heartbeat can cause a heart attack The body uses the Protein Buffering System, Phosphate Buffering System, and Carbonic AcidBicarbonate System to regulate and maintain homeostatic...

A nurse is preparing to administer a transfusion of RBCs to a client who has heart failure. For which of the following manifestations should the nurse monitor to prevent fluid volume overload? (Select all that apply.) A. Dyspnea B. Gastrointestinal bloating C. Jugular vein distention D. Confusion E. Hypotension A. Dyspnea C. Jugular vein distention D. Confusion Dyspnea is a clinical manifestation of fluid volume overload. Jugular vein distention is a clinical manifestation of fluid ...

The primary care provider orders an IV of 5% dextrose in normal saline (0.45% sodium chloride) to infuse over a 10-hour period. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) a. Monitor intake and output (I&O) every shift. b. Monitor weight daily. c. Flush with heparin solution intermittently. d. Monitor lung sounds every 4 hours. e. Monitor IV site for infiltration. f. Monitor blood sugar levels. ANS: A, D, E To monitor fluid overload, it ...

HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam with NGN 1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? A) Penicillins. B) Aminoglycosides. C) Erythromycins. D) Sulfonamides. A) Penicillins. Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicilli...

A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hrs ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? hemoglobin 14.9 g/dL a nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? a middle adult client who has unstable vital signs a nurse is caring for a client who has fluid volume overload. which of the ...