Galen College of Nursing - 3100 Exam 4 Questions and Answers 2025/2026( A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED).

Galen College of Nursing - 3100 Exam 4
Vitamin A - ANS-Night Vision
ex. yellow/orange vegetables, papaya

Vitamin B - ANS-Folic Acid
deficiency = swollen tongue

Vitamin C - ANS-Wound Healing & Immunity
ex. papaya, kiwi, broccoli

Vitamin K - ANS-Promote Blood Clotting
ex. broccoli, spinach, cabbage
CONTRAINDICATED w/ use of blood thinner or Heparin

Calcium "Call 911" - ANS-9-10.5 : blood clotting & bones
ex. milk, broccoli, cheese, nuts

HYPERcalcemia - ANS-weak muscles & lethargy
TX: range & motion - ambulation , phosphorus

HYPOcalcemia - ANS-bone pain & muscle twitching signs
TX: consume food high in Ca & Vitamin D - broccoli, dairy, nuts

Potassium "Bananas in a Bundle" - ANS-3.5-5 - PUMPS THE HEART : irregular arrhythmias &
weak pulse
ex. avocados, prunes, tomatoes, bananas, cantelope
CONTRAINDICATED w/ diuretics

HYPERkalemia - ANS-muscle weakness
TX: decrease intake of K - tomatoes, bananas, avocados

HYPOkalemia - ANS-vomiting
TX: consume food high in K - prunes, avocado, cantelope

Sodium "odd numbers" - ANS-135-145: control extracellular fluid
ex. cheese, chips, meats

HYPERnatremia - ANS-edema, low urine output, thirst mechanism
TX: fluids w/o salt (hypotonic)