Saunders NCLEX Review Ch 9 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The nurse caring for a client who has been receiving intravenous
(IV) diuretics suspects that the client is experiencing a fluid volume
deficit. Which assessment finding would the nurse note in a client
with this condition? -
correct answer ✅Decreased central venous pressure (CVP)
The nurse is assigned to care for a group of clients. On review of the
clients' medical records, the nurse determines that which client is
at risk for fluid volume excess? -
correct answer ✅The client with kidney disease
The nurse caring for a group of clients reviews the electrolyte
laboratory results and notes a potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L on one
client's laboratory report. The nurse understands that which client
is most at risk for the development of a potassium value at this
level? -
correct answer ✅The client who has sustained a traumatic burn
Which intravenous solution would be most appropriate for a client
who may be experiencing excess fluid volume secondary to heart
failure? -
correct answer ✅5% dextrose in 0.9% normal saline
, Saunders NCLEX Review Ch 9 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A client with a traumatic closed head injury shows signs that
indicate the presence of cerebral edema. Which intravenous
solution would increase cellular swelling and cerebral edema? -
correct answer ✅0.45% normal saline
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client admitted to the
hospital with a diagnosis of dehydration. Which assessment finding
should the nurse expect to note? -
correct answer ✅Changes in mental status
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of dehydration, and
the client is receiving intravenous (IV) fluids. Which assessment
data would indicate to the nurse that the dehydration remains
unresolved? -
correct answer ✅A urine specific gravity of 1.043
A client treated for an episode of hyperthermia is being discharged
to home. The nurse determines that the client needs clarification of
discharge instructions if the client states a need to perform which
action? -
correct answer ✅Resume full activity level.
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The nurse caring for a client who has been receiving intravenous
(IV) diuretics suspects that the client is experiencing a fluid volume
deficit. Which assessment finding would the nurse note in a client
with this condition? -
correct answer ✅Decreased central venous pressure (CVP)
The nurse is assigned to care for a group of clients. On review of the
clients' medical records, the nurse determines that which client is
at risk for fluid volume excess? -
correct answer ✅The client with kidney disease
The nurse caring for a group of clients reviews the electrolyte
laboratory results and notes a potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L on one
client's laboratory report. The nurse understands that which client
is most at risk for the development of a potassium value at this
level? -
correct answer ✅The client who has sustained a traumatic burn
Which intravenous solution would be most appropriate for a client
who may be experiencing excess fluid volume secondary to heart
failure? -
correct answer ✅5% dextrose in 0.9% normal saline
, Saunders NCLEX Review Ch 9 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A client with a traumatic closed head injury shows signs that
indicate the presence of cerebral edema. Which intravenous
solution would increase cellular swelling and cerebral edema? -
correct answer ✅0.45% normal saline
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client admitted to the
hospital with a diagnosis of dehydration. Which assessment finding
should the nurse expect to note? -
correct answer ✅Changes in mental status
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of dehydration, and
the client is receiving intravenous (IV) fluids. Which assessment
data would indicate to the nurse that the dehydration remains
unresolved? -
correct answer ✅A urine specific gravity of 1.043
A client treated for an episode of hyperthermia is being discharged
to home. The nurse determines that the client needs clarification of
discharge instructions if the client states a need to perform which
action? -
correct answer ✅Resume full activity level.
