NSG 241 Practice Questions with 100% Correct Answers

NSG 241 Practice Questions with 100% Correct
Answers
Hypotonic Solution Examples

0.33% NS
0.45% NS

Isotonic Solution Examples

D5W
0.9% NS
D5 0.2% NS
Lactated ringer solution

Hypertonic Solution Examples

D5 0.45% NS
D5 0.9% NS
D5 LR
3% NS

fluid volume deficit

a fluid balance that occurs with excessive loss or inadequate intake of fluid

dehydration

a hypertonic form of fluid volume deficit, which occurs with excessive loss of water or
inadequate fluid intake

mild dehydration

2% TBW loss

moderate dehydration

5% TBW loss

, severe dehydration

8% TBW loss

fluid volume excess

a fluid inmbalance that occurs when fluid intake exceeds output

mild excess

2% TBW gain

moderate excess

5% TBW gain

severe excess

8% TBW gain

respiratory acidosis

arterial blood pH of less than 7.35, and the partial arterial pressure of PaCO2 is increased to
greater than 45

what is respiratory acidosis usually a result of?

hypoventilation due to chest injury, asthma attack, brain injury, pulmonary edema, medication

respiratory alkalosis

arterial blood pH of greater than 7.45 and the partial arterial pressure of PaCO2 is decreased to
less than 35

respiratory alkalosis is usually the result of what?

the result of hyperventilation or excess exhalation of carbon dioxide

metabolic acidosis

high acid content in the blood with a ph of less than 7.35 and a bicarb level less than 21