Electrolytes

Question 1

Signs of dehydration for a client who is NPO.

Answer 1

Orthostatic hypotension

Question 2

A client with hypervolemia will find have

Answer 2

Jugular vein distention

Question 3

A client with sodium of 152 mEQ/L. Which is an expected finding?

Answer 3

Thirst

Question 4

A client with hypocalcemia (7.4mg/dl) will have this finding

Answer 4

Hyperactive reflexes

Question 5

A client with magnesium of 0.6mEq/L. (hypomagnesemia). Will have

Answer 5

Mood swings

Question 6

Foods rich in Phosphorus

Answer 6

Cheese, nuts, bacon and fish

Question 7

Expected findings on a patient with hyponatremia

Answer 7

Lethargy, confusion, weakness, muscle cramping, seizures, anorexia, nausea and vomiting

Question 8

Oliguria

Answer 8

Reduced urine volume (less than 500mL/day)

Question 9

Polyuria

Answer 9

Excessive volume of utine formed and excreted in a day

Question 10

NOT to do with urinary catheter

Answer 10

Clamp it before insertion

Question 11

Malabsorption of fats will show in stool as

Answer 11

Pale stool

Question 12

If a pt has a indwelling urinary catheter and the provider orders a urine sample the rn does

Answer 12

Collet a sterile urine specimen through the collection port on the catheter tubing

Question 13

Orange stool

Answer 13

Intestinal infection