NUR 3111 Exam 1 - Fluids & Electrolytes Questions
With Correct Answers
Sodium think
|
Neuro
Sodium normal range
| |
135-145
Hyponatremia
low sodium
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Hyponatremia S/S |
lethargy, confusion, seizures, decreased specific gravity, decreased osmolality
| | | | | | |
Hyponatremia causes |
diuretic, GI fluid loss, gain of H2O, heart failure
| | | | | | | |
, Hyponatremia treatment |
0.9% IV normal saline, 3% hypertonic (slow through a central line)
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Hypernatremia
high sodium
|
Hypernatremia S/S |
lethargy, irritability, thirst, tonic-clonic seizures
| | | |
Hypernatremia causes |
water loss, hypertonic tube feedings, watery diarrhea, sodium gain, NaCl
| | | | | | | | | |
administration
Hypernatremia treatment |
0.45% hypotonic
|
Potassium normal range | |
3.5-5.0
With Correct Answers
Sodium think
|
Neuro
Sodium normal range
| |
135-145
Hyponatremia
low sodium
|
Hyponatremia S/S |
lethargy, confusion, seizures, decreased specific gravity, decreased osmolality
| | | | | | |
Hyponatremia causes |
diuretic, GI fluid loss, gain of H2O, heart failure
| | | | | | | |
, Hyponatremia treatment |
0.9% IV normal saline, 3% hypertonic (slow through a central line)
| | | | | | | | | |
Hypernatremia
high sodium
|
Hypernatremia S/S |
lethargy, irritability, thirst, tonic-clonic seizures
| | | |
Hypernatremia causes |
water loss, hypertonic tube feedings, watery diarrhea, sodium gain, NaCl
| | | | | | | | | |
administration
Hypernatremia treatment |
0.45% hypotonic
|
Potassium normal range | |
3.5-5.0
