NR 324 - WEEK 1 - FLUID
ELECTROLYTES REVIEW QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Name an isotonic intravenous fluid. - correct answer-
Lactated Ringer's or 0.9% NS
What are some of the neuromuscular effects of
hypvolemia ? - correct answer- Confusion
Weakness
Seizures
Syncope
Dizziness
What are the parameters for a IV fluid order? - correct
answer-
What are the s/s of fluid overload? - correct answer- -
poor skin turgor
- flat neck veins?
- hypotension
- tachycardia
, - weak threads pulse
- crackles in the lungs
- weight gain
- bounding pulses
What are your PRIORITY actions for a client with the
following lab results?
- K 3.2 mEq/L
- Na 128 mEq/L - correct answer- - notify the provider,
they are both low
- patient needs K and fluid restriction (don't want to dilute
already low Na)
THINK:
- normal K+ = 3.5-5.3, normal Na = 135.145
- low K+ (more sensitive) & slightly low Na
- are they malnourished and not eating well? On a diuretic?
- educate pt on importance of daily K+
What diagnostic test will the nurse anticipate for a patient
with suspected fluid overload? - correct answer- -
chest x-ray
- lab draw (CBC, CMP, BNP)
ELECTROLYTES REVIEW QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Name an isotonic intravenous fluid. - correct answer-
Lactated Ringer's or 0.9% NS
What are some of the neuromuscular effects of
hypvolemia ? - correct answer- Confusion
Weakness
Seizures
Syncope
Dizziness
What are the parameters for a IV fluid order? - correct
answer-
What are the s/s of fluid overload? - correct answer- -
poor skin turgor
- flat neck veins?
- hypotension
- tachycardia
, - weak threads pulse
- crackles in the lungs
- weight gain
- bounding pulses
What are your PRIORITY actions for a client with the
following lab results?
- K 3.2 mEq/L
- Na 128 mEq/L - correct answer- - notify the provider,
they are both low
- patient needs K and fluid restriction (don't want to dilute
already low Na)
THINK:
- normal K+ = 3.5-5.3, normal Na = 135.145
- low K+ (more sensitive) & slightly low Na
- are they malnourished and not eating well? On a diuretic?
- educate pt on importance of daily K+
What diagnostic test will the nurse anticipate for a patient
with suspected fluid overload? - correct answer- -
chest x-ray
- lab draw (CBC, CMP, BNP)
