Exam #3: Fluid and Electrolytes Quiz
2023 Correctly Answered Graded A+ Which of the following actions is important to observe when giving potassium chloride (KCl) 100 mEq intravenously (IV) to a client with severe hypokalemia?
1) Use an IV pump to ensure safe delivery.
2) Warm the solution to room temperature.
3) Give rapidly to counteract the hypokalemia.
4) Give undiluted as a rapid bolus. - Correct Answer 1 Which of the following is the normal level of potassium in the blood?
1) 1.5 to 4.0
2) 3.5 - 5.0
3) 5.0-7.5
4) none of the above - Correct Answer 2 The active process by which sodium moves out of the cell and potassium moves into
the cell is called:
1) filtration.
2) osmosis.
3) diffusion.
4) active transport. - Correct Answer 4 Which of the following interventions would be the best choice to monitor fluid and electrolyte balance?
1) assess if client is voiding
2) assess daily weight
3) evaluate daily urine specimens
4) check daily sodium levels - Correct Answer 2 1 / 2
Which of the following statements best describes electrolytes in extracellular and intracellular fluid?
1) There is a greater concentration of sodium in extracellular fluid and a greater concentration of potassium in intracellular fluid.
2) There is equal movement of sodium and potassium between intracellular and extracellular fluids.
3) There is a greater concentration of potassium in extracellular fluid and a greater concentration of sodium in intracellular fluid.
4) None of the above - Correct Answer 1 A client is hyponatremic and the cause is thought to be fluid overload. When this is the etiology, what would be the intervention of choice?
1) restrict sodium intake
2) do nothing and allow it to resolve itself
3) restrict oral fluids
4) force fluids - Correct Answer 3 Aldosterone promotes which of the following?
1) Reabsorption of sodium.
2) Reabsorption of potassium.
3) Excretion of renin.
4) Excretion of water. - Correct Answer 1 A patient is receiving a loop diuretic. The nurse should be alert to which of the following symptoms?
1) Restlessness and agitation
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