BSN 205 Fluid and Electrolytes Questions with
Verified Correct Answers
Question 1 of 4
What is the purpose of dialysis?
Correct electrolyte deficits
Correct fluid imbalances
Provide fluid and electrolyte balance
Replace lost electrolytes
Provide fluid and electrolyte balance
Dialysis is used to provide fluid and electrolyte balance for patients whose renal function is
not sufficient to maintain normal levels.
Question 2 of 4
Which concept should the nurse include in a teaching session for a patient requiring
dialysis for the treatment of an electrolyte imbalance?
Select all that apply.
Dialysis may be needed as a result of decreased renal function.
Dialysis is always long-term.
Dialysis replaces lost potassium.
Blood is drawn from the body and processed through a series of filters to remove
wastes.
Dialysis helps maintain normal fluid and electrolyte balance.
Dialysis may be needed as a result of decreased renal function.
Blood is drawn from the body and processed through a series of filters to remove wastes.
Dialysis helps maintain normal fluid and electrolyte balance.
,Question 3 of 4
Why are patients who are diagnosed with impaired renal function prescribed dialysis
for the treatment of electrolyte imbalances?
Dialysis is required because of the effect of electrolytes on the patient's cardiac activity.
The kidneys are unable to excrete increased electrolytes.
People with impaired renal function do not need to restrict electrolyte intake.
People with impaired renal function always have fluid volume deficit.
The kidneys are unable to excrete increased electrolytes.
Impaired renal function will affect the ability of the kidneys to remove excess electrolytes,
resulting in excessive electrolyte levels.
Question 4 of 4
The nurse is providing care for a patient with a blood pressure of 80/40 mm Hg who is
scheduled for dialysis later in the day. What should the nurse anticipate that the patient
will need?
Patient should receive renewed potassium supplements dosage.
Patient needs IV fluid administration.
Dialysis will need to be cancelled.
The nurse should encourage oral fluid intake.
Patient needs IV fluid administration.
IV fluids should be given prior to dialysis in order for the patient to have a blood pressure
that can tolerate dialysis.
Question 1 of 16
Which patient would benefit from ECG monitoring due to an electrolyte imbalance?
Select all that apply.
, Hyponatremia
Hypokalemia
Hypophosphatemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypomagnesemia
Hypokalemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypomagnesemia
Question 2 of 16
Which is the priority consideration for a nurse who is administering IV potassium to a
patient who is experiencing acute hypokalemia?
Administering over a short period of time
Administering the dose by intravenous push
Administering the solution slowly
Administering to replenish fluid and electrolyte loss
Administering the solution slowly
IV potassium must always be given slowly as an IV infusion.
Question 3 of 16
What should the nurse monitor when providing care to a patient who is prescribed the
prolonged use of IV normal saline (NS)?
Hyponatremia
Fluid volume excess
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Verified Correct Answers
Question 1 of 4
What is the purpose of dialysis?
Correct electrolyte deficits
Correct fluid imbalances
Provide fluid and electrolyte balance
Replace lost electrolytes
Provide fluid and electrolyte balance
Dialysis is used to provide fluid and electrolyte balance for patients whose renal function is
not sufficient to maintain normal levels.
Question 2 of 4
Which concept should the nurse include in a teaching session for a patient requiring
dialysis for the treatment of an electrolyte imbalance?
Select all that apply.
Dialysis may be needed as a result of decreased renal function.
Dialysis is always long-term.
Dialysis replaces lost potassium.
Blood is drawn from the body and processed through a series of filters to remove
wastes.
Dialysis helps maintain normal fluid and electrolyte balance.
Dialysis may be needed as a result of decreased renal function.
Blood is drawn from the body and processed through a series of filters to remove wastes.
Dialysis helps maintain normal fluid and electrolyte balance.
,Question 3 of 4
Why are patients who are diagnosed with impaired renal function prescribed dialysis
for the treatment of electrolyte imbalances?
Dialysis is required because of the effect of electrolytes on the patient's cardiac activity.
The kidneys are unable to excrete increased electrolytes.
People with impaired renal function do not need to restrict electrolyte intake.
People with impaired renal function always have fluid volume deficit.
The kidneys are unable to excrete increased electrolytes.
Impaired renal function will affect the ability of the kidneys to remove excess electrolytes,
resulting in excessive electrolyte levels.
Question 4 of 4
The nurse is providing care for a patient with a blood pressure of 80/40 mm Hg who is
scheduled for dialysis later in the day. What should the nurse anticipate that the patient
will need?
Patient should receive renewed potassium supplements dosage.
Patient needs IV fluid administration.
Dialysis will need to be cancelled.
The nurse should encourage oral fluid intake.
Patient needs IV fluid administration.
IV fluids should be given prior to dialysis in order for the patient to have a blood pressure
that can tolerate dialysis.
Question 1 of 16
Which patient would benefit from ECG monitoring due to an electrolyte imbalance?
Select all that apply.
, Hyponatremia
Hypokalemia
Hypophosphatemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypomagnesemia
Hypokalemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypomagnesemia
Question 2 of 16
Which is the priority consideration for a nurse who is administering IV potassium to a
patient who is experiencing acute hypokalemia?
Administering over a short period of time
Administering the dose by intravenous push
Administering the solution slowly
Administering to replenish fluid and electrolyte loss
Administering the solution slowly
IV potassium must always be given slowly as an IV infusion.
Question 3 of 16
What should the nurse monitor when providing care to a patient who is prescribed the
prolonged use of IV normal saline (NS)?
Hyponatremia
Fluid volume excess
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
