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While relaxing poolside at your favorite South Lake Tahoe resort, you are submerged in the water to about shoulder level to cool off. After 30 minutes you begin to notice that your bladder is full. This physiological response causing increased urine formation by the kidneys is most likely due to….

Describe the role of carbonic anhydrase in pH regulation in the kidney. Be sure to include the specific processes involving carbonic anhydrase and the cells of the nephron:

Explain the expected hormonal responses in your patient due to a mistaken over-infusion of intravenous saline (isotonic, 0.9%) over a short period of time (approximately 60 min):

Describe the neural regulation of arterial blood pressure compared to the renal regulation of arterial blood pressure:

11. Which prescribed drug is best for the nurse to administer prior to scheduled wound debridement and dressing change on a client with partial-thickness burns?  

49. An intubated patient has propofol ordered at 20 mcg/kg/min. The concentration of propofol is 10 mg/mL. The patient’s weight is 209 lbs. How many milliliters per hour should the IV pump be programmed for? 

27.  When caring for a client who is experiencing the acute phase of injury to the thoracic spine (above T5).  Which collaborative nursing actions will the nurse include in the plan of care for the client?  Select all that apply

51.  The nurse is caring for a client who reports to the emergency department for an elevated blood pressure of 280/220, with a pounding headache chest and back pain, and blurred vision.  An Abdominal aortic aneurysm is suspected.  What additional findings would the nurse assess for in this client? (Select all that apply)  

25.  A young adult client who is in the rehabilitation phase 6 months after a severe face and neck burn tells the nurse, ”I’m sorry that I’m still alive. My life will never be normal again.” Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?

20. After endotracheal suctioning, the nurse notes that the intracranial pressure (ICP) for a client with a traumatic head injury has increased from 14 to 17 mmHg. Which action should the nurse take first?