Exam 1: NUR 2063 NUR2063

Exam 1: NUR 2063 / NUR2063

(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Essentials of Pathophysiology | Study Guide Questions with Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen

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Intracellular fluid

Answer:

fluid within cells

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extracellular fluid

Answer:

fluid outside the cell

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tonicity

Answer:

osmotic pressure of two solutions separated by a semipermeable membrane

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isotonic

Answer:

equal solute concentrations, causes no fluid shifts

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Anasarca

Answer:

generalized edema

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Sodium normal range

Answer:

135-145 mEq/L

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Hypernatremia

Answer:

(High sodium) Sodium > 145 mEq/L (excessive sodium, dehydration)

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Hyponatremia

Answer:

(Low sodium) Sodium <135 mEq/L (low sodium diet, excessive water intake)

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manifestations of hypernatremia

Answer:

§increased temperature, warm and flushed skin, dry and sticky mucous membranes, dysphagia, increased thirst, irritability, agitation, weakness, headache, seizures, lethargy, coma, blood pressure changes, tachycardia, weak and thready pulse, edema, and decreased urine output

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manifestations of hyponatremia

Answer:

anorexia, gastrointestinal upset, poor skin turgor, dry mucous membranes, blood pressure changes, pulse changes, edema, headache, lethargy, confusion, diminished deep tendon reflexes, muscle weakness, seizures, and coma

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Normal range for chloride

Answer:

98-108 mEq/L (Excreted through the kidneys)

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Hyperchloremia

Answer:

high chloride, >108 mEq/L

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Hypochloremia

Answer:

low chloride, <98 mEq/L

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