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ACIDOSIS
A condition where the pH of body fluids is above 7.45
Alkalosis
Movement of water from an area of lower concentration to higher concentration
OSMOSIS
When solids are separated from liquids or gases by a barrier that only the liquids and very fine solutes can pass through
FILTRATION
Movement of a solute from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration
DIFFUSION
When patients are dehydrated, they can lose the ability to regulate...
BODY TEMPERATURE
The average adult needs to drink how much water each day?
1.5L to 2L
Which laboratory results do you need to check or a patient to whom you are giving furosemide?
POTASSIUM LEVEL
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at risk for hypokalemia. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following foods are the best source of potassium?
A. Avocados
B. Oranges
C. Milk
D. Baked Potato
B. ORANGES
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has circulatory overload. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Weight loss
B. Hypotension
C. Diaphoresis
D. Tachycardia
D. TACHYCARDIA
A nurse is assisting with teaching a client who is at risk for osteoporosis. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following foods is the best source of calcium?
A. Corn
B. Bread
C. Milk
D. Soda
C. Milk
Treatment for a patient with hyponatremia?
A. Fluid restriction
B. Fluid replacement
C. Administer free water
D. Decrease Na intake
A. FLUID RESTRICTION
A nurse sees another nurse preparing to administer potassium via IV push. What should the observing nurse do?
NEVER PUSH POTASSIUM IV
Where sodium goes...
WATER FOLLOWS
Calcium and ________ have an inverse relationship in the body
PHOSPHORUS
T/F: Respiratory depression is one major symptom of hypermagnesemia
TRUE
Electrolyte imbalance that causes muscle weakness and cramps
HYPOKALEMIA
HYPOMAGNESEMIA
Electrolyte imbalance that causes increased thirst and dry mucous membranes
HYPERNATREMIA
Electrolyte imbalance that causes tetany and positive chvostek's sign
HYPOCALCEMIA
Medical term for Kidney system
RENAL
The hormone that regulates fluid and electrolyte balance by stimulating the kidneys to retain more sodium and excrete potassium
ALDOSTERONE
When blood becomes more concentrated than usual than usual, the hypothalamus stimulates the release of this hormone, which acts on the kidney tubules to increase water reabsorption
ANTIDIURETIC HORMONE (ADH)
A patient who consumes a diet that is deficient in Vitamin D may be at risk for deficiency of what electrolyte?
CALCIUM
Medical term for frequent urination
POLYURIA
Too high or too low potassium level is...
FATAL