N105: Essentials of Nursing Care - Health Differences

Essentials of Nursing Study Guide

©2017 Achieve Test Prep Page 140 of 160 36. Robert Timmons was admitted in early congestive heart failure. He has been on diuretics for several days. Today his specific gravity is 1.039. This result indicates: a. Nephritis b. Dehydration c. Hypervolemia d. Urinary tract infection 37. Alfred Hestin is a 62-year-old alcoholic hospitalized with severe liver failure. His serum potassium level is now 6-8 mEq/L. Most likely you would be ordered to administer which medication? a. Kochlor b. Kaylixer c. Kayexalate d. Kaopectate 38. After suffering from severe malnutrition and dehydration following a mountain climbing accident, the doctors want to monitor the protein status carefully. Which laboratory value is the best indicator of protein status? a. PT b. Serum lipid c. Serum albumin d. Serum osmolality 39. Mrs. Davidson is concerned about her mother's use of laxatives. It is important to help her mother understand that which life-threatening physiological complications can be caused by the overuse of laxatives? a. Dependency and loss of muscle tone b. Frequent impactions c. Serum electrolyte imbalances d. Frequent diarrhea 40. The Millers are living on a tight budget and having difficulty providing food for their five children. They want to make the best use of their financial resources and meet their family’s nutritional needs. Since meat is often more expensive than other foods, it is important for them to understand that there are other foods included in the meat family such as: a. Potatoes b. Rice and wheat c. Yogurt d. Beans and black-eyed peas