DIALYSIS NCLEX EXAM (UPDATED
2025)CURRENTLY TESTING
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS)A+ STUDY
MATERIAL
While providing education for implementing home peritoneal dialysis (PD) to the client and spouse,
which priority intervention will the nurse stress to the client?
a. Keep a record of weight daily, using the same scale
b. Follow sterile technique when caring for a PD catheter
c. Measure weight before and after performing peritoneal dialysis
d. Adhere to the nutritional restrictions ordered
b. Follow sterile technique when caring for a PD catheter
When caring for a PD catheter is the priority intervention the nurse will stress to the client. The
leading complication of peritoneal dialysis is peritonitis. To maintain infection control, it is important
to follow meticulous sterile technique when caring for the peritoneal dialysis catheter and when
hooking up or clamping off dialysate bags.
A client who is prescribed hemodialysis has the following assessment data: serum potassium level is 8
mEq/L (8 mmol/L) and the latest electrocardiogram (ECG) indicates tall, peaked T waves. Which is the
priority prescription for the nurse to implement to protect the client from experiencing dysrhythmias
related to hyperkalemia?
a. Calcium gluconate by intravenous piggyback (IVPB).
b. Intravenous (IV) regular insulin with dextrose.
c. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate by mouth.
d. Furosemide 40 mg by intravenous push (IVP) now.
2025)CURRENTLY TESTING
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS)A+ STUDY
MATERIAL
While providing education for implementing home peritoneal dialysis (PD) to the client and spouse,
which priority intervention will the nurse stress to the client?
a. Keep a record of weight daily, using the same scale
b. Follow sterile technique when caring for a PD catheter
c. Measure weight before and after performing peritoneal dialysis
d. Adhere to the nutritional restrictions ordered
b. Follow sterile technique when caring for a PD catheter
When caring for a PD catheter is the priority intervention the nurse will stress to the client. The
leading complication of peritoneal dialysis is peritonitis. To maintain infection control, it is important
to follow meticulous sterile technique when caring for the peritoneal dialysis catheter and when
hooking up or clamping off dialysate bags.
A client who is prescribed hemodialysis has the following assessment data: serum potassium level is 8
mEq/L (8 mmol/L) and the latest electrocardiogram (ECG) indicates tall, peaked T waves. Which is the
priority prescription for the nurse to implement to protect the client from experiencing dysrhythmias
related to hyperkalemia?
a. Calcium gluconate by intravenous piggyback (IVPB).
b. Intravenous (IV) regular insulin with dextrose.
c. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate by mouth.
d. Furosemide 40 mg by intravenous push (IVP) now.
