PN4003- IMPORTANT THINGS TO
REMEMBER EXAM QUIZZES WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS .
Normal pH blood range - Correct Answer -7.35-7.45
Normal PaCO2 range - Correct Answer -35-45 mmHg (acid)
Normal HCO3 range - Correct Answer -22-26 mEq/L (base)
What is the #1 cause of DKA - Correct Answer -sepsis (infection)
What is the most common electrolyte imbalance? - Correct Answer -hyponatremia
With a dx of fluid overload, what symptom should the LPN be alerted to - Correct Answer -
hypertension
Is persistent hoarseness a concern? - Correct Answer -Yes.
Persistent hoarseness (2 weeks+) can indicate laryngeal cancer
An increase of temp by 1 degree, also affects what vitals - Correct Answer -It increases 4 beats per
min and increases by 1 respiration
What are the main causes of metabolic acidosis? - Correct Answer --diarrhea (comes out of your
ASSidosis)
-renal failure (kidneys fail, acid prevails)
-DKA (ketoACIDosis)
1
, What are the main causes of metabolic alkalosis? - Correct Answer --vomiting (alllkkkkk- vomiting
out acid)
-too much NGT suctioning (removing acid)
Normal sodium range - Correct Answer -135-145 mEq/L
Normal potassium range - Correct Answer -3.5-5mEq/L
Normal calcium range - Correct Answer -9-11 mg/dL
What is DKA - Correct Answer -diabetic ketoacidosis
a consequence of an acute insulin deficiency or an inability to use whatever insulin the pancreas
secretes.
D= dry and high sugar (250-500)
K=ketones and kussamual respirations (fruity breath)
A=abdominal pain
A=acidosis (ph lower than 7.35)
What electrolyte imbalance is likely to occur with drinking excessive alcohol? - Correct Answer -
Potassium
(hypokalemia)
What can hyperventilation lead to - Correct Answer -Respiratory alkalosis
due to rapid elimination of CO2 (which is acidic)
What does enlarged adenoids cause - Correct Answer -noisy breathing
What is a cardinal sign of lung cancer - Correct Answer -mucopurulent sputum
Dx of smoke inhalation increases the risk of..? - Correct Answer -acute respiratory distress syndrome
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REMEMBER EXAM QUIZZES WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS .
Normal pH blood range - Correct Answer -7.35-7.45
Normal PaCO2 range - Correct Answer -35-45 mmHg (acid)
Normal HCO3 range - Correct Answer -22-26 mEq/L (base)
What is the #1 cause of DKA - Correct Answer -sepsis (infection)
What is the most common electrolyte imbalance? - Correct Answer -hyponatremia
With a dx of fluid overload, what symptom should the LPN be alerted to - Correct Answer -
hypertension
Is persistent hoarseness a concern? - Correct Answer -Yes.
Persistent hoarseness (2 weeks+) can indicate laryngeal cancer
An increase of temp by 1 degree, also affects what vitals - Correct Answer -It increases 4 beats per
min and increases by 1 respiration
What are the main causes of metabolic acidosis? - Correct Answer --diarrhea (comes out of your
ASSidosis)
-renal failure (kidneys fail, acid prevails)
-DKA (ketoACIDosis)
1
, What are the main causes of metabolic alkalosis? - Correct Answer --vomiting (alllkkkkk- vomiting
out acid)
-too much NGT suctioning (removing acid)
Normal sodium range - Correct Answer -135-145 mEq/L
Normal potassium range - Correct Answer -3.5-5mEq/L
Normal calcium range - Correct Answer -9-11 mg/dL
What is DKA - Correct Answer -diabetic ketoacidosis
a consequence of an acute insulin deficiency or an inability to use whatever insulin the pancreas
secretes.
D= dry and high sugar (250-500)
K=ketones and kussamual respirations (fruity breath)
A=abdominal pain
A=acidosis (ph lower than 7.35)
What electrolyte imbalance is likely to occur with drinking excessive alcohol? - Correct Answer -
Potassium
(hypokalemia)
What can hyperventilation lead to - Correct Answer -Respiratory alkalosis
due to rapid elimination of CO2 (which is acidic)
What does enlarged adenoids cause - Correct Answer -noisy breathing
What is a cardinal sign of lung cancer - Correct Answer -mucopurulent sputum
Dx of smoke inhalation increases the risk of..? - Correct Answer -acute respiratory distress syndrome
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