NMNC 1110 EAQ 7: FLUID AND
ELECTROLYTES. EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Which part of the kidney produces the hormone bradykinin? - ANS Juxtaglomerular cells of
the arterioles
The nurse would assess for which electrolyte imbalance during the first 48 hours after a client
has sustained a thermal injury? - ANS Hyperkalemia and hyponatremia
A child who has a history of a 5-lb (2.3 kg) weight gain in 1 week and periorbital edema is
admitted with a diagnosis of acute glomerulonephritis. How can the nurse obtain the most
accurate information on the status of the child's edema? - ANS Weighing daily
The nurse receives an order to prepare the solution for administering a cleansing enema to a 3-
year-old child. Which is the volume of solution the nurse would prepare? - ANS 250 to 350
mL
Which finding during peritoneal dialysis would the nurse act on as a sign of infection? -
ANS Cloudy return of dialysate
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, An intravenous (IV) antibiotic in 50 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride needs to be administered over
20 minutes. The nurse will set the infusion pump to deliver how many milliliters per hour?
Record your answer using a whole number. ___ mL/h - ANS 150
In which components of the nephron unit does furosemide decrease fluid reabsorption? Select
all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - ANS Loop of Henle
Distal tubules
Proximal tubules
Which action would the nurse include in the plan of care for a client admitted with heart failure
who has gained 20 pounds in 3 weeks? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be
correct. - ANS Duiretics
Low-salt diet
Daily weight checks
Fluid restriction
Intake and output
Oxygen administration
One liter of 5% dextrose solution contains 50 grams of sugar. The nurse calculates that 3 L
solution/day will supply approximately how many kilocalories? - ANS 600
A client is receiving furosemide to relieve edema. The nurse will monitor the client for which
adverse effect? - ANS Hypokalemia
While providing care for a client with a second-degree left ankle sprain, the nurse raises the
injured part above heart level. Which statement provides the reason behind this nursing
intervention? - ANS To prevent further edema
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ELECTROLYTES. EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Which part of the kidney produces the hormone bradykinin? - ANS Juxtaglomerular cells of
the arterioles
The nurse would assess for which electrolyte imbalance during the first 48 hours after a client
has sustained a thermal injury? - ANS Hyperkalemia and hyponatremia
A child who has a history of a 5-lb (2.3 kg) weight gain in 1 week and periorbital edema is
admitted with a diagnosis of acute glomerulonephritis. How can the nurse obtain the most
accurate information on the status of the child's edema? - ANS Weighing daily
The nurse receives an order to prepare the solution for administering a cleansing enema to a 3-
year-old child. Which is the volume of solution the nurse would prepare? - ANS 250 to 350
mL
Which finding during peritoneal dialysis would the nurse act on as a sign of infection? -
ANS Cloudy return of dialysate
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, An intravenous (IV) antibiotic in 50 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride needs to be administered over
20 minutes. The nurse will set the infusion pump to deliver how many milliliters per hour?
Record your answer using a whole number. ___ mL/h - ANS 150
In which components of the nephron unit does furosemide decrease fluid reabsorption? Select
all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - ANS Loop of Henle
Distal tubules
Proximal tubules
Which action would the nurse include in the plan of care for a client admitted with heart failure
who has gained 20 pounds in 3 weeks? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be
correct. - ANS Duiretics
Low-salt diet
Daily weight checks
Fluid restriction
Intake and output
Oxygen administration
One liter of 5% dextrose solution contains 50 grams of sugar. The nurse calculates that 3 L
solution/day will supply approximately how many kilocalories? - ANS 600
A client is receiving furosemide to relieve edema. The nurse will monitor the client for which
adverse effect? - ANS Hypokalemia
While providing care for a client with a second-degree left ankle sprain, the nurse raises the
injured part above heart level. Which statement provides the reason behind this nursing
intervention? - ANS To prevent further edema
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