Question

. A patient develops unexplained heart failure (HF) that remains unresponsive to usual therapy. The nurse should anticipate preparing the patient for all of the following blood test expect: A. ECG, B. TROPONIN , C. MYOGLOBIN, D. BARRIUM SWALLOW E CARDIAC CATHERIZATION

2. A nurse is caring for a patient who has hyponatremia and metabolic alkalosis with iv fluid volume deficit to his NPO status. which of the following solution should the nurse prepare to infuse? A. lasted ringers B. dextrose in 10 % water, c. 0.45% sodium chloride D. dextrose 5 % i 0.9 % sodium chloride

3. A 73 year old patient has been hospitalized for 4 days with acute kidney injury (AKI) caused by dehydration. which information will be most important for the nurse to report tot he physician? A. creatine level 2.9 B. urine out put is 2400 ml in 8 hours c. BUN is 55 D. GFR is less than 30 ml/min/1.73

Answer 1

1. Answer is D. Barrium swallow

Barrium swallow is a test used to help see abnormalities in the oesophagus and stomach.

2. Answer is C. 0.45 % Nacl

Intravenous infusion of hypertonic saline solution is used to treat hyponatremia and chloride ions to reduce the alkalosis so intravenous sodium chloride is given.

3. Answer is A . Creatinine level 2.9

The diagnosis of acute kidney injury is based on serum creatinine levels. AKI occurs when serum creatinine level increases by 0.5 mg /dl or more within 2 weeks or less.