NUR 160 Exam 2, HONDROS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Hypokalemia and Lasix (CORRECT ANSWER) If pt is Hypokalemic, report
to RN before giving Lasix
Hypervolemia Causes (CORRECT ANSWER) CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis,
CHF, increased salt intake, COPD
Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms (CORRECT ANSWER) Headache,
Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma
Hypovolemia Causes (CORRECT ANSWER) Vomiting, DM, fever, heat
exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin
Moat accurate assessment of water balance (CORRECT ANSWER) daily
weights in similar clothing, same scale, same time- plus or minus 2 lbs.
per day, plus or minus 5 lbs. a week
Potassium (K+) (CORRECT ANSWER) 3.5-5
, Hyperkalemia causes (CORRECT ANSWER) AKD, CKD, severe injuries,
supplementation
Hyperkalemia signs and symptoms (CORRECT ANSWER) muscle fatigue,
weakness, arrhythmia, irritability, Nausea, death
Hypokalemia causes (CORRECT ANSWER) diuretics. Diarrhea, excessive
sweating, laxatives, ketoacidosis, alcohol abuse
Hypokalemia signs and symptoms (CORRECT ANSWER) muscle cramps,
abdominal distention, constipation, arrhythmia
Renal Pt Diet (CORRECT ANSWER) low potassium-no potatoes, oranges,
bananas, leafy green veggies, apples, avocados
Sodium (Na+) (CORRECT ANSWER) 135-145
Hypernatremia Causes (CORRECT ANSWER) too much salt, rapid infusion
of saline, antacids, increased dairy consumption
Hypernatremia signs and symptoms (CORRECT ANSWER) decreased
urinary output, firm rubbery tissue turgor, restlessness, agitation,
confusion, flushed skin
Hyponatremia Causes (CORRECT ANSWER) Diarrhea, gastric suctioning,
sweating, Vomiting, low sodium intake, burns, edema/ascites, small
bowel obstruction
ANSWERS
Hypokalemia and Lasix (CORRECT ANSWER) If pt is Hypokalemic, report
to RN before giving Lasix
Hypervolemia Causes (CORRECT ANSWER) CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis,
CHF, increased salt intake, COPD
Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms (CORRECT ANSWER) Headache,
Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma
Hypovolemia Causes (CORRECT ANSWER) Vomiting, DM, fever, heat
exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin
Moat accurate assessment of water balance (CORRECT ANSWER) daily
weights in similar clothing, same scale, same time- plus or minus 2 lbs.
per day, plus or minus 5 lbs. a week
Potassium (K+) (CORRECT ANSWER) 3.5-5
, Hyperkalemia causes (CORRECT ANSWER) AKD, CKD, severe injuries,
supplementation
Hyperkalemia signs and symptoms (CORRECT ANSWER) muscle fatigue,
weakness, arrhythmia, irritability, Nausea, death
Hypokalemia causes (CORRECT ANSWER) diuretics. Diarrhea, excessive
sweating, laxatives, ketoacidosis, alcohol abuse
Hypokalemia signs and symptoms (CORRECT ANSWER) muscle cramps,
abdominal distention, constipation, arrhythmia
Renal Pt Diet (CORRECT ANSWER) low potassium-no potatoes, oranges,
bananas, leafy green veggies, apples, avocados
Sodium (Na+) (CORRECT ANSWER) 135-145
Hypernatremia Causes (CORRECT ANSWER) too much salt, rapid infusion
of saline, antacids, increased dairy consumption
Hypernatremia signs and symptoms (CORRECT ANSWER) decreased
urinary output, firm rubbery tissue turgor, restlessness, agitation,
confusion, flushed skin
Hyponatremia Causes (CORRECT ANSWER) Diarrhea, gastric suctioning,
sweating, Vomiting, low sodium intake, burns, edema/ascites, small
bowel obstruction
