Fluid & Electrolytes NCLEX Questions and Answers 100% Pass
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Fluid & Electrolytes NCLEX Questions
and Answers 100% Pass
When someone’s potassium levels are dropping like the temperature in a snowstorm, what
should be the first step?
A) Toss them a banana and hope for the best
B) Offer them a nice warm cup of potassium-rich soup
C) Administer IV p...
Fluid & Electrolytes NCLEX Questions
and Answers 100% Pass
When someone’s potassium levels are dropping like the temperature in a snowstorm, what
should be the first step?
A) Toss them a banana and hope for the best
B) Offer them a nice warm cup of potassium-rich soup
C) Administer IV potassium, but take it slow—no rushing!
D) Tell them to sit still and enjoy the cold
✔✔ C) Administer IV potassium, but take it slow—no rushing!
If someone is experiencing hypomagnesemia, what’s the most likely sign that things are off
balance?
A) They're hopping around like a bunny—no rest
B) They become groggy and start talking about random things
C) Their muscles might start cramping, like they're auditioning for a muscle contest
D) Their hair suddenly grows twice as fast
✔✔ C) Their muscles might start cramping, like they're auditioning for a muscle contest
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,When a patient is suffering from hypercalcemia, what's happening to their body that’s causing
problems?
A) The calcium’s acting like a party animal, overstaying its welcome
B) They feel the need to sing loudly at all times
C) Their bones are becoming weak and bendy
D) Their heart rate is slowing down—everything’s taking a nap
✔✔ A) The calcium’s acting like a party animal, overstaying its welcome
A patient with hypernatremia is essentially dealing with too much salt. How do you put things
back into balance?
A) Give them a salt bath and wait for it to balance out
B) Hydrate with plenty of fluids to dilute the excess sodium
C) Encourage them to eat as much salty food as possible to make them feel better
D) Just let them drink pickle juice until it fixes itself
✔✔ B) Hydrate with plenty of fluids to dilute the excess sodium
When a person is dealing with fluid overload, which of the following is a classic sign?
A) They suddenly develop a strange new accent
B) They puff up like a balloon, especially in the legs and feet
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, C) They start glowing in the dark
D) They become so hyper they can’t sit still
✔✔ B) They puff up like a balloon, especially in the legs and feet
If hypokalemia is causing your patient to feel weak, what should you keep in mind?
A) Giving potassium by mouth is usually safe, but IV potassium should be given slowly
B) They need to drink only milk for the next 24 hours
C) Bananas are a great snack but shouldn’t be the main treatment
D) You can fix the issue just by letting them rest and wait it out
✔✔ A) Giving potassium by mouth is usually safe, but IV potassium should be given slowly
If a person is experiencing respiratory alkalosis, what’s the most likely reason their body is
acting up?
A) They’re holding their breath and becoming really good at it
B) They’re hyperventilating, exhaling too much CO2
C) Their lungs are taking a vacation and refusing to work
D) They're breathing so slowly it's like a meditation session gone wrong
✔✔ B) They’re hyperventilating, exhaling too much CO2
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