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Rasmussen PN2 Exam 1: Gastrointestinal and Fluid & Electrolyte Balance Review, Exams of Nursing

A comprehensive review of key concepts related to gastrointestinal and fluid & electrolyte balance, covering topics such as appendicitis, ibs, colorectal cancer, hiatal hernia, peptic ulcer disease, constipation, kidney stones, cystitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, cystoscopy, and fluid volume imbalances. It includes multiple-choice questions with correct answers, making it a valuable resource for students preparing for exams or reviewing important concepts.

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2024/2025

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Rasmussen PN2 Exam 1 with correct answers
Appendicitis labs - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔WBC
Appendicitis imaging studies - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔CT scan
IBS pharmacological treatment - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Imodium
Toxic megacolon - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Ulcerative colitis
Life threatening condition
Colorectal cancer clinical manifestations - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔bloody
stool
Postop bowel resection activity level - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔up ad lib
Postop bowel resection ambulation - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔helps increase
motility
Swallowing disorder dietary recommendations - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔thickened liquids
mechanical soft
puree
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Appendicitis labs - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔WBC Appendicitis imaging studies - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔CT scan IBS pharmacological treatment - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Imodium Toxic megacolon - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Ulcerative colitis Life threatening condition Colorectal cancer clinical manifestations - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔bloody stool Postop bowel resection activity level - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔up ad lib Postop bowel resection ambulation - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔helps increase motility Swallowing disorder dietary recommendations - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔thickened liquids mechanical soft puree

Hiatal hernia clinical manifestations - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔heartburn Hiatal hernia patient education - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔sit up after eating Peptic ulcer disease clinical manifestations - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔abdominal pain pain at night poor appetite weight loss C diff nursing management - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔WASH YOUR HANDS Constipation risk factors - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔obstruction Constipation patient education - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔drink fluids exercise fiber Kidney stone etiology - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔calcium, oxalate, or uric acid Kidney stone risk factors - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔diet rich in purines (animal proteins) Kidney stone nursing management - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔pain dehydration

expect blood in urine for a few days after drink water Cystoscopy procedure - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔scope used to view the inside of the bladder Anticipated findings following a TURP - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔inpatient observation for 1-2 days after urinary frequency and urgency dribbling occasional bleeding Post op prostatectomy - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔urinary catheter pelvic drains PCA pump prevent blood clots ECF - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔extracellular fluid fluid outside the cell ICF - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔intracellular fluid fluid inside the cell What percentage of the human body is fluid? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔60- 75%

What percentage of an infant's body is fluid? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔75% dehydrate easily What percentage of elderly's body is fluid? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔40-50% Two major compartments that store fluid - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ICF ECF: intravascular, intersitial Intravascular fluid - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔blood Interstitial fluid - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔tissue fluid plasma Fluid volume deficit s/s - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔decreased skin turgor dry mucous membranes sudden weight loss of 2% or greater postural hypotension and/or low BP weak, rapid pulse neck veins flat when client is supine change in mental status elevated BUN, hct Fluid volume overload s/s - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔swollen, moist, shiny skin

Normal calcium level - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔8.5-10. Normal phosphate level - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔3.0-4. Normal magnesium level - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1.6-2. Hyponatremia clinical manifestation - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔confusion altered LOC restlessness lethargy seizure coma Hypokalemia clinical manifestations - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔cardiac arrhythmias paralysis thirst muscle pain hyporeflexia weakness tetany increased UOP fatigue decreased bowel sounds

Hypokalemia nursing management - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Potassium chloride PO/IV Magnesium replacement PRN Cardiac monitoring Increased dietary potassium intake Hyperkalemia clinical manifestations - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔abdominal cramping hyperactive bowel sounds diarrhea weakness paralysis dysrhythmias Hyperkalemia nursing management - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Kayexelate IV calcium IV insulin/glucose possible sodium bicarbonate correction of metabolic acidosis dialysis Hypophosphatemia risk factors - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔alcoholism Hypocalcemia clinical manifestations - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔paresthesias

Normal PaCO2 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔35- Normal HCO3 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔22- Respiratory acidosis - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔low pH high PaCo Respiratory alkalosis - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔high pH low PaCO Metabolic acidosis - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔all low Metabolic alkalosis - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔all high Metabolic acidosis with compensation - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔PCO decreases (hyperventilation) pCO2=last two digits of pH Respiratory alkalosis with compensation - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔HCO decreases Metabolic alkalosis with compensation - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔pCO increases

Respiratory acidosis with compensation - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔HCO increases Metabolic alkalosis causes - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔gastric acid (vomiting) diuretic use chloride depletion