Electrolytes
A calcium level of 3 would indicate?
HYPOcalcemia
Passive transport- Water moves from less concentration to greater concentration until they are equal?
Osmosis
Immunocompromised patients should have a daily intake of this?
Protein
An obese patient should have education on nutrition or exercise first?
Nutrition
Will be easier to exercise once weight is loss; less joint strain
This patient is hyperventilating from seeing a shark beside them in the ocean! The are also lightheaded, what are they in?
A sodium level of 140 would indicate?
Normal
135-145
Passive transport- This force causes fluid to press outward on the vessel and to the interstitial fluid?
Filtration
This vitamin can help in addition with protein to promote wound healing?
Vitamin C
When can a post-operative patient have clear liquids?
When gag reflex is noted and active bowel sounds in all four quadrants
This patient is in kidney failure and has a prolonged headache and confusion, what are they in?
Metabolic Acidosis
A Potassium level of 8 would indicate?
HYPERkalemia
Requires cellular energy to move substances from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration?
Active transport
True or false: The Muslim patient should not be given milk and meat on the same tray?
True
Glucose
High source of carbs
This patient has had too much stomach contents suctioned and is now having numbness, tingling and confusion, what are they in?
Metabolic Alkalosis
A sodium level of 175 would indicate?
HYPERnatremia
Glucose, oxygen, carbon dioxide all redistribute through a semipermeable membrane by?
Diffusion
A patient who is constipated should be educated in adding this to their diet?
True or false: A patient getting an NG tube insertion should be taught to hyperextend the neck?
False
Always drop head forward and swallow on insertion
This patient has COPD and dyspnea, they have some anxiety and confusion as well, what are they in?
Respiratory Acidosis
A magnesium level of .5 would indicate?
HYPOmagnesemia
This organ is most important for fluid and electrolyte balance?
Kidney
True or False? Cream of chicken soup is an appropriate option for a clear liquid diet?
False
Chicken broth
A popsicle is considered a clear liquid diet food?
TRUE
7.35-7.45