Exam 1: NU 158 / NU158 (Latest
Update 2025 / 2026) Medical- Surgical Nursing I | Questions with Correct Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
what are the 3 types of excessive fluid volumes?
Answer:
Interstitial (Edema) Intravascular (Hypervolemia) Intracellular (Inside the cells)
Question:
what is the objective measure of water excess?
Answer:
Hematocrit
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Question:
What is the normal hematocrit range?
Answer:
37-54%
Question:
True or false: a patient with fluid excess should be weighed every 2 days
Answer:
False (every day)
Question:
what can result in sodium loss?
Answer:
decreased secretion of aldosterone
Question:
what is the consequence of hyponatremia?
Answer:
impaired nerve conduction
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Question:
what can be observed during hypernatremia?
Answer:
Good tissue turgor and firm subcutaneous tissues
Question:
What are some foods high in sodium?
Answer:
salt, processed foods, dried fruit, buttermilk,
Question:
what are food high in potassium?
Answer:
Apricots, Avocado, Cantaloupe,
Question:
True of false: Conditions that cause alkalosis can also cause hypocalcemia
Answer:
true
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