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NUR 160 EXAM 2 2026 WITH
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
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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
NUR 160 EXAM 2 2026 WITH
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
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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
