NMNC 1110 EAQ 7: Fluid and
Electrolytes Questions and Answers.
Which part of the kidney produces the hormone bradykinin? - Answer 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? - Answer 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? - Answer 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? - Answer 250 to
350 mL
Which finding during peritoneal dialysis would the nurse act on as a sign of infection? - Answer
Cloudy return of dialysate
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 - Answer 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. - Answer 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. - Answer Duiretics
Low-salt diet
Daily weight checks
Fluid restriction
Intake and output
Oxygen administration
Electrolytes Questions and Answers.
Which part of the kidney produces the hormone bradykinin? - Answer 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? - Answer 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? - Answer 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? - Answer 250 to
350 mL
Which finding during peritoneal dialysis would the nurse act on as a sign of infection? - Answer
Cloudy return of dialysate
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 - Answer 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. - Answer 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. - Answer Duiretics
Low-salt diet
Daily weight checks
Fluid restriction
Intake and output
Oxygen administration
