Pathophysiology Chp 8 Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances Questions and Answers Graded A+
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Pathophysiology Chp 8 Fluid and
Electrolyte Imbalances Questions and
Answers Graded A+
How might a patient with severe dehydration present upon physical examination?
A) Slurred speech
B) Pale skin
C) Poor skin turgor and dry mucous membranes
D) Slow heart rate
What might you observe i...
Pathophysiology Chp 8 Fluid and
Electrolyte Imbalances Questions and
Answers Graded A+
How might a patient with severe dehydration present upon physical examination?
A) Slurred speech
B) Pale skin
✔✔C) Poor skin turgor and dry mucous membranes
D) Slow heart rate
What might you observe in a patient with dangerously low potassium levels?
A) Enhanced reflexes
B) High energy levels
✔✔C) Muscle cramps and cardiac arrhythmias
D) Increased appetite
A patient’s bloodwork shows hyperkalemia. What is the priority nursing intervention?
A) Administer calcium supplements
✔✔B) Monitor heart rhythm continuously
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,C) Restrict sodium intake
D) Encourage bed rest
Which hormone regulates sodium and water balance by promoting renal absorption?
A) Thyroxine
B) Cortisol
✔✔C) Aldosterone
D) Insulin
What physical sign is often seen in a patient with hypocalcemia?
✔✔A) Positive Trousseau’s sign
B) Hair loss
C) Skin bruising
D) Dilated pupils
What dietary advice would you give to someone with chronic hypomagnesemia?
A) Eat more citrus fruits
B) Increase protein intake
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,✔✔C) Include leafy greens, nuts, and whole grains
D) Limit fluid intake
A patient complains of numbness around the mouth and tingling in the fingers. What electrolyte
imbalance might this suggest?
✔✔A) Hypocalcemia
B) Hypernatremia
C) Hypokalemia
D) Hyperphosphatemia
How does the body respond to a drop in serum sodium levels?
A) Increased heart rate
B) Rapid digestion
✔✔C) Release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
D) Suppression of insulin release
What is a likely cause of muscle twitching in a patient with chronic kidney disease?
A) High chloride levels
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, B) Excess sodium intake
✔✔C) Elevated phosphorus causing hypocalcemia
D) Low blood sugar
A patient undergoing chemotherapy reports persistent muscle weakness. Which electrolyte
imbalance could this indicate?
✔✔A) Hypokalemia
B) Hypercalcemia
C) Hyponatremia
D) Hypermagnesemia
What condition can develop if a patient has uncontrolled diabetes and is dehydrated?
A) Metabolic alkalosis
✔✔B) Hypernatremia
C) Hypochloremia
D) Hyperphosphatemia
What would you expect to find in a patient with severe metabolic acidosis?
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