NURS 241- Exam 1 Psychosis,
electrolytes, fluid balance, & HF Exam
2026 Questions and Answers Graded A+
Match the following with either a) hypotonic, b) isotonic, or c) hypertonic
1) D5W in body
2) D5 .25%NS
3) D5 .45NS
4) 0.45%NS
5) D10W
6) Normosol
7) 0.33%NS
8) 3%NS
9) D5W in bag
10) D5NS
,11) 0.225%NS
12) 0.9%NS
13) LR
14) D5LR - Correct answer-Hypotonic:
1) D5W in body
4) 0.45%NS
7) 0.33%NS
11) 0.225%NS
Isotonic:
2) D5 .25%NS
6) Normosol
9) D5W in bag
12) 0.9%NS
13) LR
,Hypertonic:
3) D5 .45NS
5) D10W
8) 3%NS
10) D5NS
14) D5LR
Which of the following nursing interventions would the nurse perform for the
client with psychosis/schizophrenia? (Select all that apply)
a) Assess home medications and current doses, and verify proper
administration/dosing with patient
b) Look for signs and symptoms of suicidal ideation, thoughts, or plans.
c) Assess any available MRI or CT scans to rule out injury
d) Assess labs including electrolytes and any substance abuse toxicology reports -
Correct answer-a) Assess home medications and current doses, and verify proper
administration/dosing with patient
b) Look for signs and symptoms of suicidal ideation, thoughts, or plans.
c) Assess any available MRI or CT scans to rule out injury
, d) Assess labs including electrolytes and any substance abuse toxicology reports
-This is an accurate statement. the nurse should assess not only the medications,
but should recognize usual doses and if the patient is following the treatment plan.
in addition, many psychiatric medications can have significant side effects that
impacts patient use and compliance.
-Suicide risk is real for clients living with psychosis/schizophrenia. The nurse
should assess for risk of suicide. Suicide can be considered a true 'extreme version'
critical scenario with psychosis/schizophrenia.
The nurse is taking care of the client with schizophrenia who has current visual
hallucinations of seeing bats in the activity room. Which of the following
statements indicate that nurse understands therapeutic communication techniques
for the client? (Select all that apply.)
a) "I'm sure it will get better when your meds kick in"
b) "I will just sit here quietly with you. If you want to talk about it, that's ok"
c) "So what you are saying is that you are seeing small flying animals"
d) " Let's see what's on TV"
electrolytes, fluid balance, & HF Exam
2026 Questions and Answers Graded A+
Match the following with either a) hypotonic, b) isotonic, or c) hypertonic
1) D5W in body
2) D5 .25%NS
3) D5 .45NS
4) 0.45%NS
5) D10W
6) Normosol
7) 0.33%NS
8) 3%NS
9) D5W in bag
10) D5NS
,11) 0.225%NS
12) 0.9%NS
13) LR
14) D5LR - Correct answer-Hypotonic:
1) D5W in body
4) 0.45%NS
7) 0.33%NS
11) 0.225%NS
Isotonic:
2) D5 .25%NS
6) Normosol
9) D5W in bag
12) 0.9%NS
13) LR
,Hypertonic:
3) D5 .45NS
5) D10W
8) 3%NS
10) D5NS
14) D5LR
Which of the following nursing interventions would the nurse perform for the
client with psychosis/schizophrenia? (Select all that apply)
a) Assess home medications and current doses, and verify proper
administration/dosing with patient
b) Look for signs and symptoms of suicidal ideation, thoughts, or plans.
c) Assess any available MRI or CT scans to rule out injury
d) Assess labs including electrolytes and any substance abuse toxicology reports -
Correct answer-a) Assess home medications and current doses, and verify proper
administration/dosing with patient
b) Look for signs and symptoms of suicidal ideation, thoughts, or plans.
c) Assess any available MRI or CT scans to rule out injury
, d) Assess labs including electrolytes and any substance abuse toxicology reports
-This is an accurate statement. the nurse should assess not only the medications,
but should recognize usual doses and if the patient is following the treatment plan.
in addition, many psychiatric medications can have significant side effects that
impacts patient use and compliance.
-Suicide risk is real for clients living with psychosis/schizophrenia. The nurse
should assess for risk of suicide. Suicide can be considered a true 'extreme version'
critical scenario with psychosis/schizophrenia.
The nurse is taking care of the client with schizophrenia who has current visual
hallucinations of seeing bats in the activity room. Which of the following
statements indicate that nurse understands therapeutic communication techniques
for the client? (Select all that apply.)
a) "I'm sure it will get better when your meds kick in"
b) "I will just sit here quietly with you. If you want to talk about it, that's ok"
c) "So what you are saying is that you are seeing small flying animals"
d) " Let's see what's on TV"
