Fluid & Electrolytes NCLEX Practice Questions Graded A+
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Fluid & Electrolytes NCLEX
Fluid & Electrolytes NCLEX Practice
Questions Graded A+
When a patient is diagnosed with hyperkalemia, what’s the first sign you might notice on the
ECG?
A) A sudden burst of music from their heart like it's a concert
B) A tall, peaked T wave that looks like a mountain
C) A rhythmic bea...
Fluid & Electrolytes NCLEX Practice
Questions Graded A+
When a patient is diagnosed with hyperkalemia, what’s the first sign you might notice on the
ECG?
A) A sudden burst of music from their heart like it's a concert
B) A tall, peaked T wave that looks like a mountain
C) A rhythmic beat like a metronome
D) A sudden jump in heart rate that could break a record
✔✔ B) A tall, peaked T wave that looks like a mountain
What should you check if you suspect a patient has hypomagnesemia?
A) Their ability to juggle while standing on one foot
B) Any signs of increased reflexes or muscle spasms, like they’re doing jumping jacks
C) Whether their skin has turned bright yellow
D) Their desire to take long naps
✔✔ B) Any signs of increased reflexes or muscle spasms, like they’re doing jumping jacks
A patient with fluid retention will most likely have:
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,A) Soft, squishy tissues that are more jelly-like than human
B) Swelling in the legs and feet, as though they’ve stepped in a puddle
C) Sudden, massive weight loss
D) A tendency to glow in the dark
✔✔ B) Swelling in the legs and feet, as though they’ve stepped in a puddle
If a patient has hypochloremia, which symptom is most likely?
A) A sunken feeling in the eyes, like someone just emerged from a desert
B) Restlessness and muscle weakness, like they’re about to faint
C) An increase in appetite, as though they’re preparing for a feast
D) A sudden interest in climbing mountains for fun
✔✔ B) Restlessness and muscle weakness, like they’re about to faint
When dealing with hyperphosphatemia, which of the following will you most likely see?
A) Extremely high energy levels and a bouncing mood
B) They might be having muscle cramps or even tetany
C) Their skin turns pale as if they’re about to faint
D) They develop a sudden craving for salt
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, ✔✔ B) They might be having muscle cramps or even tetany
If a patient is experiencing respiratory alkalosis, which of the following is likely happening?
A) They are rapidly breathing out too much carbon dioxide, like a balloon deflating too fast
B) Their body is holding on to carbon dioxide like it’s precious
C) Their kidneys are creating more acid than usual
D) They are hyperventilating due to stress or anxiety
✔✔ A) They are rapidly breathing out too much carbon dioxide, like a balloon deflating too fast
A patient with dehydration will likely experience:
A) Excessive thirst and dark-colored urine, like their body’s trying to hold on to whatever it can
B) A sudden burst of energy and a need to run a marathon
C) A sudden increase in urine output, like their kidneys are in overdrive
D) Excessive sweating and a glowing appearance
✔✔ A) Excessive thirst and dark-colored urine, like their body’s trying to hold on to whatever it
can
In hypernatremia, what’s the first thing to check for?
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