Nurse 424 Ch. 26 (25) Questions With Complete Solutions
Calcium
Lab Values Correct Answers normal: 9-11
critical low: <6.5
critical high: >13
Electrolytes hypomagnesemia occurs with Correct Answers
hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia
Fluid Volume Deficit
hemodynamic pressure Correct Answers decreased CVP and
PA pressures, decreased CO.
Fluid Volume Deficit
lab data Correct Answers elevated Hct, Urine osmolality,
specific gravity: increased Hct, high serum osmolality, high
urine specific gravity, increased BUN.
Fluid Volume Deficit
Physical assessment
cardiovascular Correct Answers Flat neck veins, decreased
pulse volume and capillary refill, decreased venous filling
Fluid Volume Deficit
Physical assessment
Integumentary Correct Answers poor skin turgor, dry skin,
pale/cool extremities
Fluid Volume Deficit
Physical assessment
, Mucous membranes Correct Answers Dry, decreased tongue
size with longitudinal furrows.
Fluid Volume Deficit
Physical assessment
Neurologic Correct Answers Altered mental status, anxiety,
restlessness, diminished alertness/cognition, possible coma.
Fluid Volume Deficit
Physical assessment
other Correct Answers thirst, weight loss, fatigue
Fluid Volume Deficit
Physical assessment
urinary Correct Answers Decreased urinary output, oligura
(decreased urine output).
Fluid Volume Deficit
Signs and Symptoms Correct Answers o Weight loss of 2lbs;
low BP; elevated temperature; rapid, weak, thread pulse; rapid,
shallow respirations; scant dark urine; warm, flushed, dry skin;
poor turgor, clear lungs, weak energy, sleepy.
o Assess for fluid volume deficit daily; Patient requires close
monitoring, additional fluids.
Fluid Volume Deficit
Vital Signs Correct Answers tachycardia, hypotension,
orthostatic hypotension,
hypo/hyperthermia
Fluid Volume Excess
Calcium
Lab Values Correct Answers normal: 9-11
critical low: <6.5
critical high: >13
Electrolytes hypomagnesemia occurs with Correct Answers
hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia
Fluid Volume Deficit
hemodynamic pressure Correct Answers decreased CVP and
PA pressures, decreased CO.
Fluid Volume Deficit
lab data Correct Answers elevated Hct, Urine osmolality,
specific gravity: increased Hct, high serum osmolality, high
urine specific gravity, increased BUN.
Fluid Volume Deficit
Physical assessment
cardiovascular Correct Answers Flat neck veins, decreased
pulse volume and capillary refill, decreased venous filling
Fluid Volume Deficit
Physical assessment
Integumentary Correct Answers poor skin turgor, dry skin,
pale/cool extremities
Fluid Volume Deficit
Physical assessment
, Mucous membranes Correct Answers Dry, decreased tongue
size with longitudinal furrows.
Fluid Volume Deficit
Physical assessment
Neurologic Correct Answers Altered mental status, anxiety,
restlessness, diminished alertness/cognition, possible coma.
Fluid Volume Deficit
Physical assessment
other Correct Answers thirst, weight loss, fatigue
Fluid Volume Deficit
Physical assessment
urinary Correct Answers Decreased urinary output, oligura
(decreased urine output).
Fluid Volume Deficit
Signs and Symptoms Correct Answers o Weight loss of 2lbs;
low BP; elevated temperature; rapid, weak, thread pulse; rapid,
shallow respirations; scant dark urine; warm, flushed, dry skin;
poor turgor, clear lungs, weak energy, sleepy.
o Assess for fluid volume deficit daily; Patient requires close
monitoring, additional fluids.
Fluid Volume Deficit
Vital Signs Correct Answers tachycardia, hypotension,
orthostatic hypotension,
hypo/hyperthermia
Fluid Volume Excess
