Exam 1 NR324 NR 324 Latest Adult Health I Chamberlain

Exam 1 - NR324 / NR 324 (Latest ) :
Adult Health I - Chamberlain

1). Causes of respiratory acidosis

 Ans: Hypoventilation, bradypnea, low RR


2). Causes of respiratory alkalosis

 Ans: Hyperventilation, tachypnea, high RR


3). Causes of metabolic acidosis

 Ans: Diarrhea


4). Causes of metabolic alkalosis

 Ans: Nausea, vomiting


5). Isotonic solutions

 Ans: 1/2 NS


6). Hyperkalemia

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


7). Hypokalemia

 Ans: < 3.5 CARDIAC
Cause: Low excretion by kidneys
S/S: Parasthesias, arrythmias
Interventions: EKG




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, 8). Hypernatremia

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


9). Hyponatremia

 Ans: < 135 NEURO
S/S: Lethargy, CONFUSION, irritability, HA, seizure, coma
NEVER GIVE A CARDIAC PT SODIUM NO MATTER WHAT


10). Hypercalcemia

 Ans: > 10.2 BONES, CARDIAC, NERVE IMPULSES, BLOOD CLOTTING
S/S: Depressed reflexes
Interventions: Increase fluids, loop diuretics,


11). Hypocalcemia

 Ans: < 8.6 BONES, CARDIAC
S/S: Hyperactive reflexes, Chvostek's & Trousseau's
Interventions: Check reflexes, replace Ca


12). Hypermagnesia

 Ans: > 2.5
S/S: Lethargy, N/V, drowsiness, depression


13). Hypomagnesia

 Ans: < 1.5
S/S: Tremors, confusion, hyperactive DTR, irritability




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