Fundamentals Module 2B

A patient with dehydration is likely to exhibit which set of vital signs?

A nurse is assessing a patient for fluid volume excess. Which finding is most indicative of this condition?

Which nursing intervention is most important when caring for a dehydrated patient?

A patient presents with confusion, muscle weakness, and seizures. Lab results show a serum sodium level of 128 mEq/L. Which condition is most likely?

A patient is diagnosed with hyperkalemia. Which ECG finding is most concerning?

A nurse is educating a patient with hypokalemia about dietary sources of potassium. Which food should the nurse recommend?

The nurse is assessing a patient with suspected hypocalcemia. Which assessment finding supports this diagnosis?

A patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with respiratory distress. Arterial blood gas results show a PaCO2 of 50 mm Hg and a pH of 7.30. Which acid-base imbalance is most likely?

Which of the following IV solutions is most appropriate for a patient experiencing dehydration with hypotension?

A nurse is caring for an elderly patient receiving intravenous fluid therapy. Which nursing consideration is most important to prevent fluid overload?

A patient with a serum sodium level of 150 mEq/L is most likely experiencing which of the following?

Which electrolyte imbalance is most likely to result from excessive vomiting or nasogastric suctioning?

A patient is prescribed a diuretic that increases potassium excretion. Which electrolyte level should the nurse monitor most closely?

When evaluating fluid balance in a patient, which of the following intake and output (I&O) patterns should alert the nurse to potential dehydration?

Which finding would the nurse expect to see in a patient experiencing hypercalcemia?

A patient with a history of heart failure is receiving intravenous normal saline at 150 mL/hr. Which assessment finding requires immediate nursing intervention?

A patient with metabolic acidosis is likely to exhibit which respiratory pattern as a compensatory mechanism?

Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate for a patient experiencing respiratory alkalosis due to anxiety?

A patient receiving a blood transfusion develops burning pain and redness at the IV site. Which complication should the nurse suspect?

An older adult patient is receiving IV fluids. Which nursing action is most important to prevent complications related to the patient's cardiovascular system?

A patient is diagnosed with hypokalemia. Which assessment finding would the nurse correlate with this electrolyte imbalance?

Which of the following food choices is most appropriate for a patient trying to increase their potassium intake?

A dehydrated patient is prescribed an IV solution. Which of the following parameters indicates that the rehydration therapy is effective?

A patient with hypernatremia is being educated about dietary modifications. Which food should the patient limit?

Which nursing intervention is most appropriate when administering IV fluids to an elderly patient to prevent fluid overload?

Which assessment finding in a patient post-thyroidectomy should prompt the nurse to suspect hypocalcemia?

A patient with chronic kidney disease is at risk for developing which acid-base imbalance?

A patient is diagnosed with fluid volume overload. The nurse would expect to find which of the following vital sign changes?

Which of the following IV solutions would be most appropriate for initially treating a patient with severe dehydration and hypotension?

An older adult patient is receiving IV therapy. What strategies should the nurse implement to address potential cognitive changes related to the procedure?

A patient is experiencing metabolic alkalosis. Which of the following clinical manifestations would the nurse expect?

The nurse is caring for a patient with hyperkalemia. Which of the following interventions should be implemented first?

The nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter in an older adult. Which site should the nurse avoid?

A patient is experiencing respiratory acidosis secondary to hypoventilation. Which intervention is most important?

The nurse is caring for a patient with fluid volume deficit. Which finding requires the most immediate attention?

A patient has a prescription for a medication known to be a vesicant via peripheral IV. What action is essential for the nurse to implement?

An infant presents to the emergency department with signs of dehydration. Which assessment finding is most indicative of dehydration in this age group?

A construction worker is brought to the emergency department during the summer. He is sweating profusely. The nurse recognizes that this client is at risk for which of the following?

The nurse is reviewing a patient’s medication list and notices they are taking a thiazide diuretic. The nurse should monitor the patient for which of the following electrolyte imbalances?

A nurse is caring for a patient with a serum calcium level of 7.9 mg/dL. Which nursing intervention is most important?

A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of intravenous potassium chloride (KCl). Which action should the nurse prioritize to ensure patient safety?

Which of the following represents the normal range for arterial blood pH?

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is likely to develop which acid-base imbalance?

During the insertion of an intravenous catheter, the nurse notes blood return in the catheter, advances the catheter, and then attempts to flush the IV, but meets resistance. Which of the following the most appropriate next step?

A patient who is experiencing a panic attack may exhibit which acid-base imbalance?

Which electrolyte imbalance is most closely associated with ECG changes such as flattened T waves and the presence of U waves?

The nurse is caring for a patient with cirrhosis who has developed ascites. Which of the following pathophysiological mechanisms contributes to this condition?

What physiological process is primarily regulated by aldosterone?

Which of the following mechanisms causes cells in the brain and nervous system to swell in a patient with hyponatremia?