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Which electrolyte is associated with EKG changes and leg cramping?
Which electrolyte is associated with EKG changes and leg cramping?
- Potassium (correct)
- Magnesium
- Calcium
- Sodium
What should not be used for patients at risk for cerebral edema?
What should not be used for patients at risk for cerebral edema?
- Normal saline
- Hypotonic fluids (correct)
- Hypertonic fluids
- Isotonic fluids
Which clinical manifestation is primarily associated with sodium imbalances?
Which clinical manifestation is primarily associated with sodium imbalances?
- Muscle spasms
- Paresthesia
- Cardiac arrest
- Altered mental status (correct)
What fluid type is primarily used to address cellular swelling?
What fluid type is primarily used to address cellular swelling?
Which of the following is NOT a source of fluid loss that is often overlooked?
Which of the following is NOT a source of fluid loss that is often overlooked?
What aspects are NOT essential for potassium treatment knowledge according to the overview?
What aspects are NOT essential for potassium treatment knowledge according to the overview?
In the context of fluid types, which pair represents hypotonic and hypertonic fluids respectively?
In the context of fluid types, which pair represents hypotonic and hypertonic fluids respectively?
Which of the following statements about fluid gains is true?
Which of the following statements about fluid gains is true?
What is the primary concern when treating sodium imbalances?
What is the primary concern when treating sodium imbalances?
Which of the following is NOT considered a source of output related to fluid volume?
Which of the following is NOT considered a source of output related to fluid volume?
What is a common clinical manifestation of fluid volume deficit?
What is a common clinical manifestation of fluid volume deficit?
Which group is at higher risk for fluid volume deficit due to decreased coping mechanisms?
Which group is at higher risk for fluid volume deficit due to decreased coping mechanisms?
What is typically the first treatment step for addressing fluid volume deficit?
What is typically the first treatment step for addressing fluid volume deficit?
Which of the following can lead to fluid volume excess?
Which of the following can lead to fluid volume excess?
What symptom is associated with fluid volume excess?
What symptom is associated with fluid volume excess?
What is the primary treatment for a patient experiencing fluid volume excess?
What is the primary treatment for a patient experiencing fluid volume excess?
Excessive salt intake can result in what physiological condition?
Excessive salt intake can result in what physiological condition?
What is a potential cause of fluid volume deficit during physical activities?
What is a potential cause of fluid volume deficit during physical activities?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT indicative of fluid volume deficit?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT indicative of fluid volume deficit?
What are the clinical manifestations associated with hyperglycemia in diabetes?
What are the clinical manifestations associated with hyperglycemia in diabetes?
What is the primary complication associated with thoracentesis?
What is the primary complication associated with thoracentesis?
What should patients be educated on to prevent long-term complications related to diabetes?
What should patients be educated on to prevent long-term complications related to diabetes?
What are the key clinical manifestations of DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) that need to be recognized?
What are the key clinical manifestations of DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) that need to be recognized?
Why might a patient be advised against taking Metformin while hospitalized?
Why might a patient be advised against taking Metformin while hospitalized?
What position is recommended for a patient undergoing thoracentesis?
What position is recommended for a patient undergoing thoracentesis?
What happens to the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) as a person ages?
What happens to the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) as a person ages?
Which of the following is NOT a common clinical manifestation of renal calculi?
Which of the following is NOT a common clinical manifestation of renal calculi?
Which symptom is commonly associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs) in geriatric patients?
Which symptom is commonly associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs) in geriatric patients?
What is a recommended preventive measure to reduce the risk of UTIs?
What is a recommended preventive measure to reduce the risk of UTIs?
Which of the following might indicate altered mental status due to a UTI in older adults?
Which of the following might indicate altered mental status due to a UTI in older adults?
Which of the following is a common symptom of kidney stones?
Which of the following is a common symptom of kidney stones?
How does aging affect the kidneys' ability to concentrate urine?
How does aging affect the kidneys' ability to concentrate urine?
Which of the following symptoms is typically associated with UTIs?
Which of the following symptoms is typically associated with UTIs?
What is a known complication related to fluid and electrolyte imbalances in older adults?
What is a known complication related to fluid and electrolyte imbalances in older adults?
What does the presence of blood in the urine typically indicate?
What does the presence of blood in the urine typically indicate?
What is the biggest complication associated with urinary retention?
What is the biggest complication associated with urinary retention?
Which nursing strategy is most effective for alleviating urinary retention?
Which nursing strategy is most effective for alleviating urinary retention?
Which activity is most likely to cause stress urinary incontinence?
Which activity is most likely to cause stress urinary incontinence?
What is a common non-pharmacological method to stimulate urination?
What is a common non-pharmacological method to stimulate urination?
How does urge urinary incontinence manifest?
How does urge urinary incontinence manifest?
What is a significant nursing consideration when managing urinary incontinence?
What is a significant nursing consideration when managing urinary incontinence?
Which of the following best describes stress urinary incontinence?
Which of the following best describes stress urinary incontinence?
Which position may help a male patient with urinary retention to urinate more easily?
Which position may help a male patient with urinary retention to urinate more easily?
Why is urinary retention a concern in prolonged situations?
Why is urinary retention a concern in prolonged situations?
What technique can be used to help relieve urinary retention besides privacy and positioning?
What technique can be used to help relieve urinary retention besides privacy and positioning?
Flashcards
What are electrolytes?
What are electrolytes?
Electrolyte imbalances can affect various bodily functions, such as nerve impulses and muscle contractions.
What are the clinical manifestations of potassium deficiency?
What are the clinical manifestations of potassium deficiency?
Potassium is crucial for heart function and muscle contractions. Low potassium levels can lead to EKG changes, muscle weakness, and tingling sensations.
What are the clinical manifestations of sodium imbalances?
What are the clinical manifestations of sodium imbalances?
Sodium plays a vital role in fluid balance and nerve function. Sodium imbalances can lead to confusion, seizures, and altered mental status.
Why are hypotonic fluids avoided in patients with cerebral edema?
Why are hypotonic fluids avoided in patients with cerebral edema?
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What are the key differences between isotonic and hypertonic fluids?
What are the key differences between isotonic and hypertonic fluids?
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What are the main sources of fluid loss in the body?
What are the main sources of fluid loss in the body?
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What are the clinical manifestations of fluid volume deficit?
What are the clinical manifestations of fluid volume deficit?
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What are the clinical manifestations of fluid volume excess?
What are the clinical manifestations of fluid volume excess?
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What are the clinical manifestations of renal calculi?
What are the clinical manifestations of renal calculi?
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What are the key clinical signs of UTIs?
What are the key clinical signs of UTIs?
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What is urinary retention, and what is a major complication?
What is urinary retention, and what is a major complication?
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What is stress incontinence?
What is stress incontinence?
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What is urge incontinence?
What is urge incontinence?
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What are the three P's of diabetes?
What are the three P's of diabetes?
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Why is metformin avoided during certain hospital procedures?
Why is metformin avoided during certain hospital procedures?
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What are hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
What are hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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What is sliding scale insulin?
What is sliding scale insulin?
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Why are diabetic foot ulcers a concern, and what are some preventative measures?
Why are diabetic foot ulcers a concern, and what are some preventative measures?
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What is thoracentesis?
What is thoracentesis?
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What is the preferred positioning for a patient undergoing thoracentesis?
What is the preferred positioning for a patient undergoing thoracentesis?
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What is a common complication of thoracentesis?
What is a common complication of thoracentesis?
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What are electrolytes and why are they important?
What are electrolytes and why are they important?
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Why is potassium deficiency a concern, and what are its effects?
Why is potassium deficiency a concern, and what are its effects?
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Why are sodium imbalances important, and what are their effects?
Why are sodium imbalances important, and what are their effects?
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Study Notes
Final Exam Overview
- Final exam content will cover chapters from exams one, two, and three.
- Important topics include electrolytes, IV fluids, fluid volume issues, acid-base imbalances, renal calculi, urinary conditions, diabetes management, and thoracentesis.
Electrolytes
- Key electrolytes: sodium and potassium.
- Focus on clinical manifestations:
- Potassium: EKG changes, leg cramps, weakness, paresthesia.
- Sodium: Neurological issues, altered mental status, risk for seizures.
- Treatment specifics for potassium should be known; sodium treatment specific details are not required.
IV Fluids
- Types of IV fluids:
- Hypotonic: Avoid in patients with cerebral edema to prevent cellular swelling.
- Isotonic and Hypertonic: Know appropriate uses for different patient conditions.
Fluid Balance
- Review sources of fluid loss: sweating, respiration, vomiting, diarrhea.
- Fluid volume deficit manifestations include:
- Skin tenting, dry mucous membranes, hypotension, tachycardia.
- Initial treatment for fluid volume deficit: encourage oral fluid intake of the patient's preferred beverage, followed by IV fluids if needed.
Fluid Volume Excess
- Clinical manifestations include edema, crackles in lungs, jugular vein distension (JVD), and high blood pressure.
- Causes: excessive fluid intake, excessive IV administration, excessive salt intake.
- Treatment: diuretics.
Acid-Base Imbalances
- Focus on interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs).
- No specific questions regarding clinical manifestations or treatments for acid-base imbalances.
Renal Calculi (Kidney Stones)
- Clinical manifestations: CV angle tenderness, dull aching pain radiating to groin, hematuria (blood in urine).
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Key clinical signs include: delirium, burning sensation, foul smell, urgency, hesitancy, dysuria.
- Prevention measures: drink water, avoid irritants, wear cotton underwear, and do not hold urine.
Urinary Retention
- Major complication: urinary tract infections (UTI) due to prolonged retention.
- Nursing strategies include ensuring patient privacy, providing upright positioning when possible, and techniques like running warm water or tapping the pubic bone to stimulate urination.
Urinary Incontinence
- Stress incontinence: Leakage during activities that increase abdominal pressure (coughing, laughing).
- Urge incontinence: Sudden, intense urge to urinate, often leading to involuntary loss of urine.
Diabetes Management
- Recognize the three P's: polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia.
- Metformin: educate on use and why it's avoided during certain hospital procedures.
- Important complications to know: hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
- Insulin: understand sliding scale and timing of different insulin types.
- Preventive measures for diabetic foot ulcers are critical.
Thoracentesis
- Positioning: patient sitting upright in a tripod position, leaning over a pillow.
- Common complication: pneumothorax from needle insertion during procedure.
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This quiz provides a comprehensive review of the final exam topics discussed in lectures. It covers key points from previous exams and outlines what will be included in the upcoming final. Prepare effectively by revisiting the essential materials presented throughout the course.
