ADULT HEALTH 1 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION TEST 2026 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+

ADULT HEALTH 1 COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+

●● Good sources of Potassium. Answer: - avocado
- bananas
- leafy greens
- tomatoes
- potatoes/sweet potatoes
- beans
- lentils


●● Hyperkalemia. Answer: Causes
**#1 = decreased renal function**
Meds: K+ sparing diuretics or supplements


S/S:
Cardiac arrythmias-watch EKG


Treatments:
Stop intake

, - Dietary restrictions
Increase output:
- Potassium wasting diuretics
- Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (aka Kayexelate)
Hide it
- Dextrose (D50) + insulin
Block its' action
- Calcium gluconate


●● Hypokalemia. Answer: Causes: Potassium wasting diuretics; GI loss


S/S: Muscle cramps/weakness


Treatments: Request provider stop any potassium wasting diuretics OR
add a potassium sparing diuretic.
-try to stop the loss


●● IV potassium replacement. Answer: **know your hospitals policy**
- typically for a patient that is not in critical care on a cardiac monitor,
no more than 10 mEq/hour
- it can burn when run in peripheral line
- slow it down or dilute