Normal Ranges
Fluid Balance
Electrolytes
More Electrolytes!
N-CLEX Style
100

Potassium (K)

What is 3.5-5.0 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 or hypomagnesemia?

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 9.0-10.5 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 3.0-4.5 mg/dL

400

Your patient has dry mucus membranes, tented skin, and very dry skin. What does this assessment indicate?

What is hypovolemia.

400

Seizure precautions should be used with this electrolyte imbalance.

What is hyper or hyponatremia?

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 1.3-2.1 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 or hypermagnesmia?

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

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