Hypochloremia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CNUR 305 Sodium - correct answer Range 135 -145 mmol/L Responsible for water balance Required for normal transmission of impulses across muscle and nerve cells through sodium-potassium pump mechanism Role in maintaining acid-base balance Changes in sodium levels alter water balance Can increase acidity Hypernatremia: Water loss (dehydration)or sodium gain (hypertonic saline administration, adrenal tumor causing increased aldosterone) Primary prevention is thirst First indicator is urin...

passive immunity - Transfer of performed antibodies against a specific antigen from protected or immunized individual to an unprotected or non-immunized individual Examples of passive immunity - IgA in breast milk, maternal IgG crossing placenta, antitoxin, serotherapy (direct injection of antibodies) Potassium Value normal range( intercellular cation) - 3.5-5.0 mEq/L Sodium value normal range (major cation of extracellular fluid) - 135-145 mEq/L Calcium value normal range - 9-11 mg/dL OR ...

2023 ATI RN Concept-Based Assessment, Proctored Exam for Level 2|Complete Test Bank.Question:-A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking antacids frequently for gastrointestinal distress. The assessment findings include drowsiness, muscle weakness, bradycardia, and hypotension. Which of the following electrolyte imbalance should the nurse suspect? a. hypophosphatemia b. hypochloremia c. hypomagnesemia d. hypernatremia {{Correct Ans- c The nurse should identify that frequent ingesti...

CRS Final Study Guide, Questions and answers, VERIFIED. What is the term for white blood cells? a.) Erythrocytes b.) Thrombocytes c.) Leukocytes d.) Hemocytes - -leukocytes What term describes an abnormal decrease in the red blood cell count? a.) Anemia b.) Cytothemia c.) Leukopenia d.) Polycythemia - -Anemia What term is used for an abnormally low potassium level? a.) Hyponatremia b.) Hypokalemia c.) Hypochloremia d.) Hypocalcemia - -Hypokalemia What disease is associated with...

CCPR 2023 NNP Test Limited horizontal nystagmus resolves by: a. 1-2 months of age b. 2-3 months of age c. 3-4 months of age - c. 3-4 months of age Infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia have increased energy needs, often as much as: a. 10-20% b. 20-40% c. 40-60% - b. 20-40% What are the protein requirements for term infants? a. 2 g/kg/day b. 3 g/kg/day c. 4 g/kg/day - b. 3 g/kg/day Preterm may require 3.5-4 g/kg/day. Minimum is 2 g/kg/day A normal blood finding in the te...

Stages of general adaptation syndrome - correct answer 1. Alarm Initial reaction Sympathetic nervous system 2. Resistance Adaptation Limit stressor 3. Exhaustion Adaptation failing Disease develops Edema - correct answer Excess fluid in the interstitial space Dehydration (ECF volume deficit) - correct answer Can occur independently ...

TEST BANK FOR UNDERSTANDING PHARMACOLOGY ESSENTIALS FOR MEDICATION SAFETY 2ND EDITION BY WORKMAN Chapter 15: Drugs That Affect Urine Output MULTIPLE CHOICE BASIC CONCEPTS 1. What is the main intended action of any type of diuretic drug? a. Weight loss b. Potassium loss c. Increased urine output d. Decreased sense of thirst ANS: C Diuretics are drugs that help rid the body of excess water and sodium by increasing a person’s urine output. They may work on the kidneys directly ...

ESSENTIALS OF PATHO EXAM RASMUESSEB EXAM 1 WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS [GRADED A+] ACTUAL EXAM 100% Condition of low potassium < 3.5 mEq/L - ANS---hypokalemia Condition of high potassium >5 mEq/L - ANS---Hyperkalemia Condition of sodium < 135 mEq/L - ANS---hyponatremia / hypernatremia Condition of high sodium>145 mEq/L - ANS---hypernatremia condition of low phosphate < 2.5 mg/dL - ANS---hypophophatemia Condition of high phosphate > 4.5 mg/dL - ANS---H...

VATI Comp Predictor Overall Review 2 100% Pass Lab Value - Calcium (Ca ) (Serum Electrolyte) 8.6 - 10.2 mg/dL -If a patient has severe hypocalcemia, take seizure precautions and assess the airway. Also, monitor for tetany, tingling sensations in the tips of the fingers and around the mouth, and in the feet. Spasms of the muscles of the extremities and the face may occur. Also, be alert for ECG changes including a prolonged QT interval. - If a patient has hypercalcemia, increase mobilization a...

passive immunity - Answer-Transfer of performed antibodies against a specific antigen from protected or immunized individual to an unprotected or non-immunized individual Examples of passive immunity - Answer-IgA in breast milk, maternal IgG crossing placenta, antitoxin, serotherapy (direct injection of antibodies) Potassium Value normal range( intercellular cation) - Answer-3.5-5.0 mEq/L Sodium value normal range (major cation of extracellular fluid) - Answer-135-145 mEq/L Calcium value n...