NU107 QUIZ REVIEW | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
2026 UPDATE | RATED 100% CORRECT
1 of 20
Term
While assessing a client's peripheral IV site, the nurse observes
edema and coolness around the insertion site. How should the nurse
document this observation?
Air embolism
Phlebitis
Infiltration
Fluid overload
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, c. Infiltration b. Hypovolemia
c. Hypothermia b. Lactated Ringer
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2 of 20
Term
A client has questioned the nurse's administration of intravenous (IV)
normal saline, asking, "Wouldn't sterile water be a more appropriate
choice than saltwater?" Under what circumstances would the nurse
administer electrolyte-free water intravenously?
a.When the client is in excess of calcium and/or magnesium ions
b. Never, because it rapidly enters red blood cells, causing them to
rupture.
c. When the client is severely dehydrated, resulting in neurologic
signs and symptoms
d. When a client's fluid volume deficit is due to acute or
chronic kidney disease
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a. Cells lack an adequate blood supply and are deprived of oxygen
and nutrients.
a. A growing number of people live to a very old age.
a. Report a reduced urinary output to the health care provider.
b. Follow the facility policy for infusion of potassium.
, c. Assess blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine prior to potassium
administration.
b. Never, because it rapidly enters red blood cells, causing them to rupture.
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3 of 20
Term
The nurse is caring for a client who has a diagnosis of syndrome of
inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion. The plan of care
includes assessment of specific gravity every four hours. The results
of this test will allow the nurse to assess which aspect of the client's
health?
a. Fluid volume status
b. Potassium balance
c. Calcium balance
d. Nutritional status
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b. Lactated Ringer d. Diminished deep tendon reflexes
a. Fluid volume status b. Hypovolemia
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4 of 20
2026 UPDATE | RATED 100% CORRECT
1 of 20
Term
While assessing a client's peripheral IV site, the nurse observes
edema and coolness around the insertion site. How should the nurse
document this observation?
Air embolism
Phlebitis
Infiltration
Fluid overload
Give this one a try later!
, c. Infiltration b. Hypovolemia
c. Hypothermia b. Lactated Ringer
Don't know?
2 of 20
Term
A client has questioned the nurse's administration of intravenous (IV)
normal saline, asking, "Wouldn't sterile water be a more appropriate
choice than saltwater?" Under what circumstances would the nurse
administer electrolyte-free water intravenously?
a.When the client is in excess of calcium and/or magnesium ions
b. Never, because it rapidly enters red blood cells, causing them to
rupture.
c. When the client is severely dehydrated, resulting in neurologic
signs and symptoms
d. When a client's fluid volume deficit is due to acute or
chronic kidney disease
Give this one a try later!
a. Cells lack an adequate blood supply and are deprived of oxygen
and nutrients.
a. A growing number of people live to a very old age.
a. Report a reduced urinary output to the health care provider.
b. Follow the facility policy for infusion of potassium.
, c. Assess blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine prior to potassium
administration.
b. Never, because it rapidly enters red blood cells, causing them to rupture.
Don't know?
3 of 20
Term
The nurse is caring for a client who has a diagnosis of syndrome of
inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion. The plan of care
includes assessment of specific gravity every four hours. The results
of this test will allow the nurse to assess which aspect of the client's
health?
a. Fluid volume status
b. Potassium balance
c. Calcium balance
d. Nutritional status
Give this one a try later!
b. Lactated Ringer d. Diminished deep tendon reflexes
a. Fluid volume status b. Hypovolemia
Don't know?
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