NUR 180 MODULE 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED AND ELABORATED 2026
potassium lab values - correct answers 3.5-5.0
chloride lab values - correct answers 98-106
sodium lab values - correct answers 135-145
pH values - correct answers 7.35-7.45
PCO2 values - correct answers 35-45
HCO3 values - correct answers 22-26
calcium lab values - correct answers 8.5-10.5
phosphorus lab values - correct answers 2.7-4.5
1st spacing - correct answers normal ICF and ECF
2nd spacing - correct answers abnormal ICF, edema
, 3rd spacing - correct answers fluid is trapped in cavities, ascites, burn edema
isotonic IV fluids - correct answers LR, NS, D5W
hypertonic IV fluid - correct answers 3% NS, D10W, D20W, D50W
hypotonic IV fluid - correct answers 1/2 NS, 1/4 NS, 1/3 NS goes into cell
fluid volume deficit - correct answers decreased BP, increased HR, increased hematocrit and
BUN, dec Na+
Treatment for FVD - correct answers fluids (NS, LR), daily weights, strict I+Os, meds
Fluid volume excess - correct answers increase BP,decreased HR, increased weight, JVD, low HCT
and BUN, increase Na+
Treatment for FVE - correct answers diuretics (MANNITOL), fluid restrictions, Na restrictions,
daily weights, monitor I+Os
Potassium - correct answers HEART, na/k pump controller, diet (banana, OJ, raisins, dried fruits,
milk, veggies), lost through kidneys
hyperkalemia - correct answers kidney failure, acidosis, hypoxemia, K+ sparing diuretics.
MURDER!
kayexalate - correct answers used for hyperkalemia, gets rid of excess potassium in blood.
VERIFIED AND ELABORATED 2026
potassium lab values - correct answers 3.5-5.0
chloride lab values - correct answers 98-106
sodium lab values - correct answers 135-145
pH values - correct answers 7.35-7.45
PCO2 values - correct answers 35-45
HCO3 values - correct answers 22-26
calcium lab values - correct answers 8.5-10.5
phosphorus lab values - correct answers 2.7-4.5
1st spacing - correct answers normal ICF and ECF
2nd spacing - correct answers abnormal ICF, edema
, 3rd spacing - correct answers fluid is trapped in cavities, ascites, burn edema
isotonic IV fluids - correct answers LR, NS, D5W
hypertonic IV fluid - correct answers 3% NS, D10W, D20W, D50W
hypotonic IV fluid - correct answers 1/2 NS, 1/4 NS, 1/3 NS goes into cell
fluid volume deficit - correct answers decreased BP, increased HR, increased hematocrit and
BUN, dec Na+
Treatment for FVD - correct answers fluids (NS, LR), daily weights, strict I+Os, meds
Fluid volume excess - correct answers increase BP,decreased HR, increased weight, JVD, low HCT
and BUN, increase Na+
Treatment for FVE - correct answers diuretics (MANNITOL), fluid restrictions, Na restrictions,
daily weights, monitor I+Os
Potassium - correct answers HEART, na/k pump controller, diet (banana, OJ, raisins, dried fruits,
milk, veggies), lost through kidneys
hyperkalemia - correct answers kidney failure, acidosis, hypoxemia, K+ sparing diuretics.
MURDER!
kayexalate - correct answers used for hyperkalemia, gets rid of excess potassium in blood.
