Fluid & Electrolyte NCLEX Practice Questions with Complete and Verified Answers
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Fluid & Electrolyte NCLEX Practice
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What is the most appropriate treatment for a patient with hypernatremia?
Administering hypotonic fluids
- Restricting potassium
- Administering sodium bicarbonate
- Giving diuretics
What is the normal ran...
Fluid & Electrolyte NCLEX Practice
Questions with Complete and Verified
Answers
What is the most appropriate treatment for a patient with hypernatremia?
✔✔ Administering hypotonic fluids
- Restricting potassium
- Administering sodium bicarbonate
- Giving diuretics
What is the normal range for blood potassium levels?
- 1.5–2.5 mEq/L
✔✔ 3.5–5.0 mEq/L
- 5.5–6.5 mEq/L
- 6.5–7.5 mEq/L
Which of the following is a common cause of hyponatremia?
✔✔ Excessive water intake
- Excessive sodium intake
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,- Dehydration
- Renal failure
What is a classic sign of fluid overload?
✔✔ Edema
- Hyperventilation
- Dehydration
- Hypotension
Which of the following is a critical treatment for severe hypokalemia?
✔✔ Intravenous potassium replacement
- Intravenous sodium
- Oral calcium supplements
- Intravenous magnesium
What is the primary function of calcium in the body?
✔✔ Bone strength and muscle function
- Fluid balance
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,- Nerve impulse transmission
- Hormone regulation
Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with excessive vomiting?
- Hyperkalemia
✔✔ Hypokalemia
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyponatremia
What is the primary role of sodium in the body?
✔✔ Regulating fluid balance
- Transmitting nerve impulses
- Maintaining bone density
- Supporting muscle contractions
What is a classic sign of hypomagnesemia?
- Hypertension
- Hyperreflexia
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, ✔✔ Tremors
- Tachycardia
What condition is most likely to cause hypocalcemia?
- Dehydration
- Hyperkalemia
✔✔ Renal failure
- Hypermagnesemia
Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with excessive use of diuretics?
✔✔ Hypokalemia
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyponatremia
- Hyperkalemia
Which electrolyte imbalance is likely to cause muscle cramps and weakness?
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypercalcemia
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