Test Bank Chapter 30: Fluids and
Electrolytes Sealock: Lilley’s
Pharmacology for Canadian Health
Care Practice, 4th Edition Latest
Guide.
Which blood product is indicated to increase clotting factor levels in patients with a
demonstrated deficiency? - Answer fresh frozen plasma
Potassium supplements are contraindicated in patients with a history of which condition? -
Answer kidney disease
During a blood transfusion, a patient begins to report chills and back pain. Which action is
appropriate for the nurse to take? - Answer Discontinue the infusion immediately and notify
the physician.
Which is a true statement about the administration of potassium? - Answer When given
intravenously, potassium must always be given in diluted form.
A patient is being treated for mild hyponatremia after spending a long day doing gardening work
in the heat of the day. What is the most appropriate method with which to treat her condition?
- Answer Oral administration of sodium chloride tablets
Which is a symptom of early hypokalemia? - Answer muscle weakness
During the infusion of albumin, the nurse should monitor the patient for the development of
which event? - Answer fluid volume excess
A patient requires transfusion with fresh frozen plasma (FFP). What condition is noted on the
patient's medical record? - Answer Coagulation disorder
The nurse is planning to transfuse a patient with a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs).
Which is the only solution with which PRBCs can be administered? - Answer 0.9% sodium
chloride
Electrolytes Sealock: Lilley’s
Pharmacology for Canadian Health
Care Practice, 4th Edition Latest
Guide.
Which blood product is indicated to increase clotting factor levels in patients with a
demonstrated deficiency? - Answer fresh frozen plasma
Potassium supplements are contraindicated in patients with a history of which condition? -
Answer kidney disease
During a blood transfusion, a patient begins to report chills and back pain. Which action is
appropriate for the nurse to take? - Answer Discontinue the infusion immediately and notify
the physician.
Which is a true statement about the administration of potassium? - Answer When given
intravenously, potassium must always be given in diluted form.
A patient is being treated for mild hyponatremia after spending a long day doing gardening work
in the heat of the day. What is the most appropriate method with which to treat her condition?
- Answer Oral administration of sodium chloride tablets
Which is a symptom of early hypokalemia? - Answer muscle weakness
During the infusion of albumin, the nurse should monitor the patient for the development of
which event? - Answer fluid volume excess
A patient requires transfusion with fresh frozen plasma (FFP). What condition is noted on the
patient's medical record? - Answer Coagulation disorder
The nurse is planning to transfuse a patient with a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs).
Which is the only solution with which PRBCs can be administered? - Answer 0.9% sodium
chloride
