NUR 160 Fundamental Concepts of Practical Nursing II
Final Exam
Question:
A patient with emesis is at risk for what?
Answer:
Metabolic alkalosis
Question:
Diarrhea can cause what?
Answer:
Metabolic acidosis
Question:
What would you do to treat respiratory acidosis?
Answer:
- Oxygen 1 / 4
- Breathing treatments
- Steroids
- High fowler's position
Question:
What would you do to treat respiratory alkalosis?
Answer:
- Slow breathing
- Paper bag, relaxation
- Non rebreather mask
Question:
What would you do to treat metabolic acidosis?
Answer:
- Stop alcohol
- Stop sedation
- Exercise
- Increase muscle tone
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Question:
What would you do to treat metabolic alkalosis?
Answer:
- Fluid replacement
- Stop diuretics
Question:
What are normal calcium levels?
Answer:
8.5-10.2
Question:
what are normal potassium levels?
Answer:
3.5-5
Question:
what are normal sodium levels?
Answer:
135-145
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Question:
What are normal magnesium levels?
Answer:
1.5-2
Question:
What are normal bicarbonate levels?
Answer:
22-26
Question:
What is primary prevention?
Answer:
Optimizing health and disease prevention
Question:
what is secondary prevention?
Answer:
Early state of a disease process so that prompt treatment can be initiated
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