NSG 533 Exam 1 with Questions and Solutions

NSG 533 Exam 1 with Questions and Solutions The most serious sequela of hypercalcemia is which of the following? a. constipation b. muscle weakness c. dyspnea d. dysrhythmias ANSWER dysrhythmias Serum sodium is 128 mEq/L and serum glucose is 812 mg/dl. What is the true serum sodium level (use 100 mgs/dl as normal glucose level)? a. 145 b. 142 c. 139 d. 133 ANSWER 139 You need to calculate a quick serum osmolality for your patient. Na 131, K 4.2, BUN 18, glucose 88. The osmolality is: a. 241 mOsm/L; hypo-osmolar b. 273 mOsm/L; hypo-osmolar c. 298 mOsm/L; iso-osmolar d. 376 mOsm/L; hyperosmolar ANSWER 273 mOsm/L; hypo-osmolar In which type of fluid volume deficit is there an equal decrease in sodium concentration and water volume? a. isotonic FVD b. hypotonic FVD c. hypertonic FVD ANSWER isotonic FVD