NR_324_ADULT_HEALTH_1_COMPREHENSIVE_STUDY_GUIDE_2026_COMPLETE_QUESTIONS.

NR 324 ADULT HEALTH 1
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS ANSWERS
VERIFIED

● Causes of respiratory alkalosis. Answer: Hyperventilation, tachypnea,
high RR


● Causes of metabolic acidosis. Answer: Diarrhea


● Causes of metabolic alkalosis. Answer: Nausea, vomiting


● Isotonic Solutions. Answer: 1/2 NS


● Hyperkalemia. Answer: > 5.0 THINK CARDIAC
Cause: Renal compromised, PTH abnormalities
S/S: Arrythmias, palpations, parasthesias (numbness & tingling)
Interventions: EKG, widening QRS, do not feed potassium


● Hypokalemia. Answer: < 3.5 CARDIAC
Cause: Low excretion by kidneys
S/S: Parasthesias, arrythmias

, Interventions: EKG


● Hypernatremia. Answer: > 145 NEURO
Treat the underlying cause
S/S: Skin flushed, agitation, low grade fever, THIRST
Interventions: Check neuro status, low sodium diet


● Hyponatremia. Answer: < 135 NEURO
S/S: Lethargy, CONFUSION, irritability, HA, seizure, coma
NEVER GIVE A CARDIAC PT SODIUM NO MATTER WHAT


● Hypercalcemia. Answer: > 10.2 BONES, CARDIAC, NERVE
IMPULSES, BLOOD CLOTTING
S/S: Depressed reflexes
Interventions: Increase fluids, loop diuretics,


● Hypocalcemia. Answer: < 8.6 BONES, CARDIAC
S/S: Hyperactive reflexes, Chvostek's & Trousseau's
Interventions: Check reflexes, replace Ca


● Hypermagnesia. Answer: > 2.5
S/S: Lethargy, N/V, drowsiness, depression