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Electrolytes Questions and Answers Graded A+ A patient with low serum sodium levels may experience which of the following symptoms? Confusion and lethargy What is the primary concern when administering intravenous potassium to a patient with hypokalemia? Cardiac arrhythmias In patients with hypercalcemia, what is the first intervention the nurse should consider? Increase hydration to help with calcium excretion A nurse is caring for a patient with severe dehydration. Which ...

FLUID AND ELECTROLYTES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED What is the normal range for serum calcium? - 3.5–5.0 mEq/L - 1.8–2.5 mEq/L 8.5–10.5 mg/dL - 135–145 mEq/L What symptom is commonly associated with hypercalcemia? Lethargy and confusion - Seizures - Muscle twitching - Hypertension Which electrolyte imbalance causes Trousseau's and Chvostek's signs? - Hyperkalemia Hypocalcemia 2 - Hypomagnesemia - Hyponatremia What condition results fro...

Fluid and Electrolytes – PrepU Chapter 28 – Already Graded A What is the most abundant cation in extracellular fluid? - A. Potassium - B. Magnesium - C. Sodium - D. Calcium C. Sodium Which condition is most likely to occur with dehydration? - A. Hyponatremia - B. Hypernatremia - C. Hypocalcemia - D. Hyperkalemia B. Hypernatremia A nurse is caring for a client with hypokalemia. What intervention is most appropriate? - A. Encourage high-sodium foods. 2 - B. Admin...

NCLEX Fluid and Electrolytes Questions and Answers 100% Pass A patient with hyperkalemia should be monitored for which complication? Tachycardia Bradycardia Irregular heart rhythm Hypertension A patient is experiencing respiratory alkalosis. What will the body do to compensate? The kidneys will excrete bicarbonate The lungs will retain carbon dioxide The kidneys will retain hydrogen ions The body will not compensate In a patient with hypovolemia, which of the following is...

Fluids and Electrolytes NCLEX Questions and Answers Graded A+ If your patient is suffering from hypokalemia, what’s the first thing you’ll probably notice? A) Their muscles are feeling weak and crampy, like a rubber band stretched too far B) They’re overly energetic and bouncing off the walls C) Their skin turns bright orange from too much vitamin A D) They start forgetting things, like where they put their shoes A) Their muscles are feeling weak and crampy, like a rubber band st...

FLUID AND ELECTROLYTES CH. 10: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS How does dehydration affect the concentration of electrolytes in the body? A) It dilutes electrolyte concentration. B) It has no effect on electrolyte concentration. C) It increases electrolyte concentration. D) It decreases electrolyte concentration in the blood. C) It increases electrolyte concentration. Which electrolyte is primarily responsible for muscle contraction? A) Sodium B) Potassium C) Calcium D) Magnesiu...

Electrolytes – Nursing Questions and Answers Already Passed What intervention would be appropriate for a patient with metabolic alkalosis and low potassium? Administer potassium chloride and monitor fluid balance In a patient with acute kidney injury, why would the nurse monitor magnesium levels closely? Because kidneys are responsible for magnesium excretion, and failure can lead to toxicity A nurse is caring for a patient with hypernatremia. What intervention should be prior...

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’...

NCLEX-Style Questions for Fluid & Electrolytes Latest Update Graded A+ Which of the following is a common symptom of hypokalemia? a) Bradycardia b) Hyperactive reflexes c) High blood pressure d) Increased urinary output a) Bradycardia Which of the following would be most appropriate for a patient experiencing fluid volume overload? a) Monitor blood pressure every hour b) Encourage fluid intake to prevent dehydration c) Administer a loop diuretic as prescribed d) Restrict pota...

Fluid and Electrolytes NCLEX Questions and Answers Already Passed A patient with heart failure is at risk for fluid overload. Which symptom is most indicative of this condition? - A. Hypotension - B. Crackles in the lungs - C. Increased urinary output - D. Dry skin B. Crackles in the lungs Which lab result would confirm a diagnosis of hypernatremia? - A. Sodium level of 125 mEq/L - B. Sodium level of 148 mEq/L - C. Sodium level of 135 mEq/L - D. Sodium level of 110 mEq/L B....