This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The LPN/LVN should have some understanding about fluid and electrolyte balance. Which is a good rule ... (Read 86 times)

nautica902

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 591
on: Jul 23, 2018
The LPN/LVN should have some understanding about fluid and electrolyte balance. Which is a good rule to remember about this concept?
 
  a. Sodium follows potassium, water remains in the cell.
  b. Potassium leaves the cell, water remains in the cell.
  c. Water remains with potassium in the cell while sodium leaves.
  d. Water tends to follow sodium out of the cell.

Question 2

Which is a life-threatening dysrhythmia that is often treated with lidocaine (Xylocaine)?
 
  a. Atrial flutter
  b. Ventricular fibrillation
  c. Atrial tachycardia
  d. Ventricular bradycardia


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Heffejeff

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A good rule to remember is that water tends to follow sodium; with sodium loss, there is water lost in urine.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Lidocaine (Xylocaine) is used in the treatment of life-threatening ventricular dysrhythmias.


nautica902

  • Member
  • Posts: 591
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

sailorcrescent

  • Member
  • Posts: 334
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Dogs have been used in studies to detect various cancers in human subjects. They have been trained to sniff breath samples from humans that were collected by having them breathe into special tubes. These people included 55 lung cancer patients, 31 breast cancer patients, and 83 cancer-free patients. The dogs detected 54 of the 55 lung cancer patients as having cancer, detected 28 of the 31 breast cancer patients, and gave only three false-positive results (detecting cancer in people who didn't have it).

Did you know?

The most common childhood diseases include croup, chickenpox, ear infections, flu, pneumonia, ringworm, respiratory syncytial virus, scabies, head lice, and asthma.

Did you know?

Many medications that are used to treat infertility are injected subcutaneously. This is easy to do using the anterior abdomen as the site of injection but avoiding the area directly around the belly button.

Did you know?

Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.

Did you know?

The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.

Acid-base balance and imbalance. Acid-base balance and imbalance.
A good Mnemonic to know Mg K Ca Na A good Mnemonic to know Mg K Ca Na
The learning and retention of the mirrordrawing task by H.M. Despite his good retention of the task, ... The learning and retention of the mirrordrawing task by H.M. Despite his good retention of the task, ...
Oatmeal and other whole grain cereals are good sources of carbohydrates to start your morning off Oatmeal and other whole grain cereals are good sources of carbohydrates to start your morning off
Nuts are also a good source of B group vitamins (including folate), and vitamin E Nuts are also a good source of B group vitamins (including folate), and vitamin E
Fluid–solute balance in freshwater and marine bony fishes Fluid–solute balance in freshwater and marine bony fishes
Video: The Nerve Impulse

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library