Exam 1: NU 158 NU158 Latest

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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