Normal Ranges
Fluid Balance
Electrolytes
More Electrolytes!
N-CLEX Style
100
Potassium (K)
What is 3.5-5.5 mEq/L
100
Name the organ most associated with ascites.
What is the liver
100
Name the primary concern with potassium imbalance.
What is cardiac dysrhythmias and cardiac arrest
100
Insulin can be given to temporarily correct what electrolyte imbalance?
What is hyperkalemia
100
A client with hypoparathyroidism complains of numbness and tingling in his fingers and around the mouth. The nurse would assess for what electrolyte imbalance? A. Hyponatremia B. Hypocalcemia C. Hyperkalemia D. Hypermagnesemia
What is B) Hypocalcemia Retrieved from http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=fluids-electrolytes-nclex-practice-questions
200
Sodium (Na)
What is 135-145 mEq/L
200
Name the best way to assess fluid gain and loss.
What is weight
200
When you took your patient's blood pressure, you noticed flexion of his wrist and fingers. What electrolyte imbalance does your patient have?
What is hypocalcemia
200
Peaked T-waves indicate what electrolyte imbalance?
What is hyperkalemia
200
The registered nurse is delegating nursing tasks for the day. Which of the following tasks may the nurse delegate to a CNA? A. Assess a client for metabolic acidosis B. Evaluate the blood gases of a client with respiratory alkalosis C. Obtain a glucose level on a client admitted with diabetes mellitus D. Perform a neurological assessment on a client suspected of having hypocalcemia
What is C) Obtain a glucose level on a client admitted with diabetes mellitus Retrieved from http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=fluids-electrolytes-nclex-practice-questions
300
Calcium (Ca)
What is 8.5-10.5 mg/dL
300
Your patient is hypervolemic. What should you auscultate for?
What are crackles
300
U waves on an EKG are from what electrolyte imbalance?
What is hypokalemia
300
Alcoholism results in what electrolyte deficiency?
What is magnesium
300
The client is admitted to a nursing unit from a long-term care facility with a hematocrit of 56% and a serum sodium level of 152 mEq/L. Which condition would be a cause for these findings? A. Overhydration B. Anemia C. Dehydration D. Renal failure
What is C) Dehydration Retrieved from http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=fluids-electrolytes-nclex-practice-questions
400
Phosphate (PO4)
What is 2.5-4.5 mg/dL
400
Name the value below which hypervolemic urine specific gravity measures.
1.010
400
Hyperreflexia is associated with what electrolyte imbalance?
What is magnesium
400
Your patient has a sodium level of 110, so you place your patient on ____ precautions.
What is seizure
400
A postoperative patient is diagnosed with fluid volume overload. Which of the following should the nurse assess for in this patient? A. poor skin turgor B. decreased urine output C. distended neck veins D. concentrated hemoglobin & hematocrit levels
What is C) Distended neck veins Retrieved from https://quizlet.com/40322507/2204-fluid-electrolyte-nclex-practice-questions-flash-cards/
500
Magnesium (Mg)
What is 1.5-2.5 mEq/L
500
Explain the difference between fluid volume deficit and dehydration.
Fluid volume deficit- water and electrolytes are lost in the same proportion as they exist in normal body fluids. Ratio of serum electrolytes to water remain the same. Dehydration- Loss of water alone.
500
Prolonged immobility can cause what electrolyte imbalance?
What is hypercalcemia
500
Your patient complains that her potassium IV burns. You've already educated her that this is to be expected. Name the two follow up actions you will take.
What is check the patency and slow the rate of infusion.
500
The patient who has mild hypokalemia is educated about dietary modification. Which foods should the nurse suggest for this patient? Select all that apply. A. bananas B. applesauce C. sweet potatoes D. avocado E. blueberries
What is A) bananas, C) sweet potatoes, D) avocado Retrieved from https://quizlet.com/40322507/2204-fluid-electrolyte-nclex-practice-questions-flash-cards/
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