RLE 107 MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Electrocardiogram (ECG) - Answer- Monitors heart rate and rhythm, vital for potassium
levels.
Anorexia - Answer- Loss of appetite due to electrolyte effects.
Potassium Wasting Drugs - Answer- Medications that deplete potassium levels.
Heatstroke - Answer- Fluid loss leading to electrolyte imbalances.
Vitamin D Deficiency - Answer- Can lead to hypocalcemia and poor calcium absorption.
Surgical Removal of Parathyroid Glands - Answer- Affects calcium regulation in the
body.
Gastrointestinal Tract - Answer- Source of potassium, affected by diarrhea.
Fluid Edema - Answer- Can occur if hypotonic solutions are administered too quickly.
Lethargy - Answer- Inability to maintain alertness, can indicate hypercalcemia.
Flank Pain - Answer- Associated with calcium stones from disease processes.
Edema - Answer- Swelling caused by excess fluid in tissues.
Unconscious Patient - Answer- A patient unable to swallow or respond.
5% Dextrose in Water - Answer- A hypotonic solution used for hydration.
0.45% Sodium Chloride - Answer- A hypotonic solution for fluid replacement.
Postoperative Patients - Answer- Patients recovering from surgical procedures.
Normal Saline - Answer- 0.9% NaCl, used for fluid resuscitation.
Plasma Expanders - Answer- Solutions that increase blood volume.
Ringer's Lactate - Answer- An isotonic solution for electrolyte balance.
, D5W - Answer- 5% dextrose in water, isotonic solution.
IV Cannula - Answer- A tube inserted into a vein for infusion.
Infiltration - Answer- Fluid entering subcutaneous tissue from IV.
Phlebitis - Answer- Inflammation of a vein, often painful.
Extravasation - Answer- Leaking of vesicant drugs into surrounding tissue.
Vesicant Medications - Answer- Drugs that can cause tissue damage if extravasated.
Thrombophlebitis - Answer- Phlebitis with accompanying blood clot.
Hypersensitivity - Answer- Severe allergic reaction requiring immediate treatment.
Blood Transfusion - Answer- Introduction of blood components into circulation.
Red Blood Cells - Answer- Cells that transport oxygen and waste.
White Blood Cells - Answer- Cells that fight infections in the body.
Platelets - Answer- Cells that aid in blood clotting.
Plasma - Answer- Liquid component of blood, about 55% volume.
Infection Prevention - Answer- Aseptic technique during IV insertion.
IV Site Selection - Answer- Choosing appropriate veins for IV access.
Patient Monitoring - Answer- Observing vital signs during IV therapy.
Fluid Resuscitation - Answer- Restoring bodily fluids after loss.
Clean injection ports - Answer- Essential to prevent infection before use.
Institution's policy - Answer- Guidelines for dressing changes and solution updates.
Stop infusion - Answer- Immediate action if complications arise.
Antibodies - Answer- Proteins in plasma that recognize foreign substances.
Antigens - Answer- Protein molecules on red blood cell surfaces.
Blood group identification - Answer- Based on antibodies and antigens present.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Electrocardiogram (ECG) - Answer- Monitors heart rate and rhythm, vital for potassium
levels.
Anorexia - Answer- Loss of appetite due to electrolyte effects.
Potassium Wasting Drugs - Answer- Medications that deplete potassium levels.
Heatstroke - Answer- Fluid loss leading to electrolyte imbalances.
Vitamin D Deficiency - Answer- Can lead to hypocalcemia and poor calcium absorption.
Surgical Removal of Parathyroid Glands - Answer- Affects calcium regulation in the
body.
Gastrointestinal Tract - Answer- Source of potassium, affected by diarrhea.
Fluid Edema - Answer- Can occur if hypotonic solutions are administered too quickly.
Lethargy - Answer- Inability to maintain alertness, can indicate hypercalcemia.
Flank Pain - Answer- Associated with calcium stones from disease processes.
Edema - Answer- Swelling caused by excess fluid in tissues.
Unconscious Patient - Answer- A patient unable to swallow or respond.
5% Dextrose in Water - Answer- A hypotonic solution used for hydration.
0.45% Sodium Chloride - Answer- A hypotonic solution for fluid replacement.
Postoperative Patients - Answer- Patients recovering from surgical procedures.
Normal Saline - Answer- 0.9% NaCl, used for fluid resuscitation.
Plasma Expanders - Answer- Solutions that increase blood volume.
Ringer's Lactate - Answer- An isotonic solution for electrolyte balance.
, D5W - Answer- 5% dextrose in water, isotonic solution.
IV Cannula - Answer- A tube inserted into a vein for infusion.
Infiltration - Answer- Fluid entering subcutaneous tissue from IV.
Phlebitis - Answer- Inflammation of a vein, often painful.
Extravasation - Answer- Leaking of vesicant drugs into surrounding tissue.
Vesicant Medications - Answer- Drugs that can cause tissue damage if extravasated.
Thrombophlebitis - Answer- Phlebitis with accompanying blood clot.
Hypersensitivity - Answer- Severe allergic reaction requiring immediate treatment.
Blood Transfusion - Answer- Introduction of blood components into circulation.
Red Blood Cells - Answer- Cells that transport oxygen and waste.
White Blood Cells - Answer- Cells that fight infections in the body.
Platelets - Answer- Cells that aid in blood clotting.
Plasma - Answer- Liquid component of blood, about 55% volume.
Infection Prevention - Answer- Aseptic technique during IV insertion.
IV Site Selection - Answer- Choosing appropriate veins for IV access.
Patient Monitoring - Answer- Observing vital signs during IV therapy.
Fluid Resuscitation - Answer- Restoring bodily fluids after loss.
Clean injection ports - Answer- Essential to prevent infection before use.
Institution's policy - Answer- Guidelines for dressing changes and solution updates.
Stop infusion - Answer- Immediate action if complications arise.
Antibodies - Answer- Proteins in plasma that recognize foreign substances.
Antigens - Answer- Protein molecules on red blood cell surfaces.
Blood group identification - Answer- Based on antibodies and antigens present.
