NSG-3800 Exam 1 Final Test
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The nurse is providing care for a client with a decreased calcium level. Which of the following
foods should the nurse recommend? (Select all that apply). - Answer a. Sardines
b. Milk
c. Cheese
The nurse is providing care for a client with a serum sodium level of 130 mEq/L. Which of the
following signs and symptoms should the nurse monitor for? (Select all that apply). - Answer a.
Convulsions
b. Decreased LOC
What labs help us determine fluid status? (Select all that apply). - Answer a. Blood Urea
Nitrogen (BUN)
b. Serum Sodium (Na+)
c. Creatinine
d. Serum Potassium (K+)
The nurse is providing care for a client who has a serum potassium level of 5.2 mEq/L. Which of
the following signs and symptoms should the nurse monitor for? (Select all that apply). - Answer
a. Irregular pulses
b. Hypotension
c. Muscle weakness
d. Cardiac dysrhythmias
While the nurse is washing the face of a patient in renal failure, the patient demonstrates a
spasm of the lips and face. The nurse examines the recent electrolyte levels to assess the level
of - Answer a. calcium
Decreased blood pressure is the #1 sign of fluid volume deficit. - Answer a. False
Explanation: Tachycardia is the #1 sign of fluid volume deficit. Heart rate will increase first to
compensate and maintain blood pressure. Blood pressure may drop but it is a later sign.
, The nurse is caring for a client with hypovolemia The nurse should anticipate that the client may
experience - Answer a. thirst
Which of the following electrolytes reside mostly in extracellular fluid? (Select all that apply). -
Answer a. Chloride
b. Bicarbonate
c. Sodium
Prior to hanging an IV containing potassium, the nurse will confirm - Answer a. urine output of
at least 30 mL/hr
The nurse is providing care for a client who currently has a serum sodium lab value of 148
mEq/L. Which of the following signs and symptoms should the nurse monitor for? (Select all
that apply). - Answer a. Seizures
b. Headache
c. Abdominal cramping
Which substance accounts for 90% of plasma? - Answer a. water
The nurse is providing care for a client with decreased sodium level. Which of the following
foods should the nurse recommend? (Select all that apply). - Answer a. Pre-made meals such
as canned or frozen dinners
b. Celery
c. Ham
The nurse is providing care for a client who has an elevated serum calcium level. Which of the
following signs and symptoms should the nurse monitor for? (Select all that apply). - Answer a.
Bone pain
b. Blood clots
The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with the following labs.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform? (Select all that apply). - Answer
a. Provide extra blankets for warmth
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Answers (2025-2026) Updated.
The nurse is providing care for a client with a decreased calcium level. Which of the following
foods should the nurse recommend? (Select all that apply). - Answer a. Sardines
b. Milk
c. Cheese
The nurse is providing care for a client with a serum sodium level of 130 mEq/L. Which of the
following signs and symptoms should the nurse monitor for? (Select all that apply). - Answer a.
Convulsions
b. Decreased LOC
What labs help us determine fluid status? (Select all that apply). - Answer a. Blood Urea
Nitrogen (BUN)
b. Serum Sodium (Na+)
c. Creatinine
d. Serum Potassium (K+)
The nurse is providing care for a client who has a serum potassium level of 5.2 mEq/L. Which of
the following signs and symptoms should the nurse monitor for? (Select all that apply). - Answer
a. Irregular pulses
b. Hypotension
c. Muscle weakness
d. Cardiac dysrhythmias
While the nurse is washing the face of a patient in renal failure, the patient demonstrates a
spasm of the lips and face. The nurse examines the recent electrolyte levels to assess the level
of - Answer a. calcium
Decreased blood pressure is the #1 sign of fluid volume deficit. - Answer a. False
Explanation: Tachycardia is the #1 sign of fluid volume deficit. Heart rate will increase first to
compensate and maintain blood pressure. Blood pressure may drop but it is a later sign.
, The nurse is caring for a client with hypovolemia The nurse should anticipate that the client may
experience - Answer a. thirst
Which of the following electrolytes reside mostly in extracellular fluid? (Select all that apply). -
Answer a. Chloride
b. Bicarbonate
c. Sodium
Prior to hanging an IV containing potassium, the nurse will confirm - Answer a. urine output of
at least 30 mL/hr
The nurse is providing care for a client who currently has a serum sodium lab value of 148
mEq/L. Which of the following signs and symptoms should the nurse monitor for? (Select all
that apply). - Answer a. Seizures
b. Headache
c. Abdominal cramping
Which substance accounts for 90% of plasma? - Answer a. water
The nurse is providing care for a client with decreased sodium level. Which of the following
foods should the nurse recommend? (Select all that apply). - Answer a. Pre-made meals such
as canned or frozen dinners
b. Celery
c. Ham
The nurse is providing care for a client who has an elevated serum calcium level. Which of the
following signs and symptoms should the nurse monitor for? (Select all that apply). - Answer a.
Bone pain
b. Blood clots
The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with the following labs.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform? (Select all that apply). - Answer
a. Provide extra blankets for warmth
