Nursing Interventions for Hypokalemia and Hypocalcemia

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What is the cause of left-sided heart failure?

Hypertension (correct)

Fluid backup in the lungs

Inflamed pleura

Airway obstruction

What is the characteristic sound of crackles caused by fluid or secretions in airways?

Loud crowing noise

Grating sound

Fine, high-pitched violin sound

Moist bubbling sound (correct)

What is the indication for chest tube insertion?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Pneumonia

Fluid or air in pleural space (correct)

Asthma

What is the purpose of stripping a chest tube?

To check for leaks in the system Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common oxygen delivery device?

Nasal cannula Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic sound of wheezing?

Fine, high-pitched violin sound Signup and view all the answers

What is the diagnosis for a patient with a blood glucose level of 200mg/dL or greater, with symptoms of diabetes?

Diabetes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the oral glucose tolerance test?

To measure blood glucose levels at intervals after a patient drinks a concentrated glucose solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for HbA1c?

Less than 5.7% Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of HbA1c levels for a patient diagnosed with diabetes?

Less than 7% Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of arteries in the body?

To carry blood away from the heart to capillaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct sequence of blood flow through the heart?

Vena cava, right atrium, tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary veins, left atrium, mitral valve, left ventricle, aortic valve, aorta Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range of serum calcium?

8.2-10.2 mg/dL Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of administering aluminum hydroxide in hypocalcemia treatment?

To bind phosphate Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Kayexalate in treating hyperkalemia?

To facilitate potassium movement into cells Signup and view all the answers

What does a positive Chvostek sign indicate?

Hypocalcemia or hypomagnesemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cardiac monitoring in treating electrolyte imbalances?

To monitor for arrhythmias Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of hemodialysis in treating hypercalcemia?

To cleanse the blood of excess calcium Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of administering Narcan (naloxone)?

To reverse opioid effects Signup and view all the answers

Why is an alternative form of birth control necessary for 3 months after a vasectomy?

Because the testicles still produce sperm Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of cancer in American men?

Prostate cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for STIs?

Multiple sex partners Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a semen analysis in male infertility testing?

To examine the quality and quantity of sperm Signup and view all the answers

How would the nurse document the reproductive history of a woman who has had three pregnancies, one set of twins, and two abortions?

Gravida 3, Para 2, Ab 2 Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom experienced by patients in the dying process?

Decreased thirst and appetite Signup and view all the answers

What is PERRLA an abbreviation for?

Pupils Equal Round Reactive to Light and Accommodation Signup and view all the answers

What can occur when opioid medications are prescribed inappropriately?

Hyperalgesia Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'lockout' mechanism in a PCA pump?

To prevent the patient from receiving more medication than ordered Signup and view all the answers

On a Snellen Chart, what does a 20/70 reading indicate?

Someone with bad vision has to be at 20 ft to see Signup and view all the answers

Who should push the button on a PCA pump?

The patient Signup and view all the answers