Advanced Med surg Hesi Study Guide (+110 Questions and Answers |Verified

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Advanced Med surg Hesi Study Guide (+110 Questions and Answers |Verified List four common causes of fluid volume deficit {{Ans- Gastrointestinal causes, vomiting or diarrhea. GI suctioning decrease... in fluid intake, increase in fluid output such as sweating, massive edema, or ascites List four common causes of fluid volume overload {{Ans- Heart failure Renal failure Cirrhosis Excess ingestion of table salt Overhydration with sodium-containing fluids Identify two examples of isotonic IV fluids {{Ans- Ringer's lactate Normal saline List three systems that maintain acid base balance {{Ans- Lungs Kidneys Chemical buffers Cite the normal ABGS for the following PH, Pco2, Hco3 {{Ans- 7.35-7.45 pH 35-45 Pco2 21-28 Hco3 Determine the following acid-base disorders: A. pH 7.50, Pco2 30, HCO3 26 B. pH 7.30, Pco2 42, HCO3 20 C. pH 7.48, Pco2 42, HCO3 32 D. pH 7.29, Pco2 55, HCO3 26 {{Ans- Respiratory alkalosis Metabolic acidosis Metabolic alkalosis Respiratory acidosis HH 25 {{Ans- Blood flow through the heart Unoxygenated blood flows from the superior and inferior vena cava into the right atrium, then to the right ventricle. It flows out of the heart through the pulmonary artery, to the lungs for oxygenation. The pulmonary vein delivers oxygenated blood back to the left atrium then to the left ventricle and out the aorta. HH 26 {{Ans- The T wave represents repolarization of the ventricle, so this is a critical time in the heartbeat. This action represents a resting and regrouping stage so that the next heartbeat can occur. If defibrillation occurs during this phase, the heart can be thrust into a life threatening dysrhythmia [Show More]

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