NURS 6011 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE. BUY
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What are the most common clinical manifestations of hypokalemia?
leg cramps
muscle weakness
nausea
vomiting
dysrhythmias
What foods are good sources of potassium?
avocados
cantaloupe
bananas
potatoes
spinach
How does the body compensate for metabolic acidosis?
respiratory; hyperventilation
blowing off excess CO2
How does the body compensate for metabolic alkalosis?
respiratory; hypoventilation
retaining CO2
How does the body compensate for respiratory acidosis?
Renal; kidneys retain bicarbonate
How does the body compensate for respiratory alkalosis?
Renal; kidneys excrete bicarbonate
What is dehydration?
lack if fluid in the body
What physiological changes that occur with aging contribute to dehydration?
decrease in body mass/total water content, decreased ability to detect thirst
Which labs will be increased for a patient with fluid volume deficit?
BUN
hematocrit
blood osmolality
urine specific gravity
serum sodium
What is hypervolemia?
too much fluid in the body
What are some clinical manifestations of hypervolemia?
tachycardia, hypertension, difficulty breathing, edema, confusion, JVD
What BMI indicates a patient is underweight?
less than 18.5
, What BMI indicates a patient is a healthy weight?
18.5-24.9
What BMI indicates a patient is overweight?
25-29.9
What BMI indicates a patient is obese>
30 or higher
What diagnoses would put a patient at a risk for delayed wound healing?
obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease
What lifestyle factors would put a patient at a risk for delayed healing?
malnutrition, smoking
What is dehiscence?
partial or total separation of a wound
What is evisceration?
protrusion of visceral organs through a wound opening
What lab is an indicator for infection?
increased WBC count
How would you expect vitals to look in a patient with an infection?
Fever
Increased HR
Increased RR
What considerations need to be taken when performing foot care on a patient
with diabetic neuropathy?
use warm water due to impaired sensitivity to temperature, avoid soaking, keep feet dry
but moisturized
How should someone adjust their diet to promote wound healing?
ensure they are getting adequate hydration, protein and caloric intake
What foods have the highest level of carbohydrates?
plant based foods
What type of wound drainage contains both serum and blood; it is watery and
looks pale and pink due to a mixture of red and clear fluid.
Serosanguineous
What type of wound drainage contains serum and red blood cells; it is thick and
appears reddish. Brighter drainage indicates active bleeding; darker drainage
indicates older bleeding.
Sanguineous
What type of wound drainage results from infection; it is thick and contains white
blood cells, tissue debris, and bacteria. It may have a foul odor, and its color
(yellow, tan, green, brown) reflects the type of organism present.
Purulent
What type of wound drainage is composed of blood serum; appears watery and
clear or slightly yellow (fluid in blisters).
Serous
What are the clinical manifestations of a stage 3 pressure ulcer?
full thickness skin loss
visible adipose tissue with possible granulation tissue and epibole (would edges appear
rolled under); some slough, eschar (necrosis) present.
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE. BUY
QUALITY MATERIALS!
What are the most common clinical manifestations of hypokalemia?
leg cramps
muscle weakness
nausea
vomiting
dysrhythmias
What foods are good sources of potassium?
avocados
cantaloupe
bananas
potatoes
spinach
How does the body compensate for metabolic acidosis?
respiratory; hyperventilation
blowing off excess CO2
How does the body compensate for metabolic alkalosis?
respiratory; hypoventilation
retaining CO2
How does the body compensate for respiratory acidosis?
Renal; kidneys retain bicarbonate
How does the body compensate for respiratory alkalosis?
Renal; kidneys excrete bicarbonate
What is dehydration?
lack if fluid in the body
What physiological changes that occur with aging contribute to dehydration?
decrease in body mass/total water content, decreased ability to detect thirst
Which labs will be increased for a patient with fluid volume deficit?
BUN
hematocrit
blood osmolality
urine specific gravity
serum sodium
What is hypervolemia?
too much fluid in the body
What are some clinical manifestations of hypervolemia?
tachycardia, hypertension, difficulty breathing, edema, confusion, JVD
What BMI indicates a patient is underweight?
less than 18.5
, What BMI indicates a patient is a healthy weight?
18.5-24.9
What BMI indicates a patient is overweight?
25-29.9
What BMI indicates a patient is obese>
30 or higher
What diagnoses would put a patient at a risk for delayed wound healing?
obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease
What lifestyle factors would put a patient at a risk for delayed healing?
malnutrition, smoking
What is dehiscence?
partial or total separation of a wound
What is evisceration?
protrusion of visceral organs through a wound opening
What lab is an indicator for infection?
increased WBC count
How would you expect vitals to look in a patient with an infection?
Fever
Increased HR
Increased RR
What considerations need to be taken when performing foot care on a patient
with diabetic neuropathy?
use warm water due to impaired sensitivity to temperature, avoid soaking, keep feet dry
but moisturized
How should someone adjust their diet to promote wound healing?
ensure they are getting adequate hydration, protein and caloric intake
What foods have the highest level of carbohydrates?
plant based foods
What type of wound drainage contains both serum and blood; it is watery and
looks pale and pink due to a mixture of red and clear fluid.
Serosanguineous
What type of wound drainage contains serum and red blood cells; it is thick and
appears reddish. Brighter drainage indicates active bleeding; darker drainage
indicates older bleeding.
Sanguineous
What type of wound drainage results from infection; it is thick and contains white
blood cells, tissue debris, and bacteria. It may have a foul odor, and its color
(yellow, tan, green, brown) reflects the type of organism present.
Purulent
What type of wound drainage is composed of blood serum; appears watery and
clear or slightly yellow (fluid in blisters).
Serous
What are the clinical manifestations of a stage 3 pressure ulcer?
full thickness skin loss
visible adipose tissue with possible granulation tissue and epibole (would edges appear
rolled under); some slough, eschar (necrosis) present.
