ATI ENGAGE FUNDAMENTALS RN; MODULE: FLUID, ELECTROLYTES, AND ACID-BASE REGULATION. EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.

ATI ENGAGE FUNDAMENTALS RN;
MODULE: FLUID, ELECTROLYTES,
AND ACID-BASE REGULATION. EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.




Name the panels that can evaluated Levels of electrolytes can be evaluated by performing what
metabolic panels? - ANS basic metabolic panel (BMP) or the complete metabolic panel (CMP)


Conditions such as _____________, ______________, and _____________ also result in
increased water loss that may disturb fluid and electrolyte balances in the body. - ANS -
Profuse sweating
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea



Potassium (K+) expected range - ANS 3.5-5.0 mEq/L



Sodium (Na+) expected range - ANS 136 to 145 mEq/L



Calcium (Ca 2+) expected range - ANS 9 to 10.5 mg/dL



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, Magnesium (Mg 2+) expected range - ANS 1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L



Potassium RDA - ANS 3,400 mg for adult males
2,600 mg for adult females.


Potassium level below expected reference range of 3.5 to 5 mEq/L is?


A) Hyperkalemia

B) Hypokalemia - ANS B) Hypokalemia


What is the most common cause that results in hypokalemia?


A) Excessive alcohol use
B) Hypotension
C) or gastrointestinal (GI) tract

D) Medications (diuretics) - ANS D) Medications ( loop diuretics)



Foods high in potassium - ANS baked potato, prune juice, carrot juice, white beans, plain
nonfat yogurt, sweet potato, salmon, banana, spinach, avocado



Potassium level above expected reference range of 3.5 to 5 mEq/L is? - ANS Hyperkalemia



Sodium RDA - ANS less than 2,300 mg per day or 1 teaspoon.


Sodium level below expected reference range of 136 to 145 mEq/L is?


A) Hypokalemia

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