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NUR 101 (Fundamentals - Test 5) NCLEX STYLE Questions
The nurse is providing care to a client who is exhibiting clinical manifestations
of a severe fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Based on this data, which of the
following orders should the nurse anticipate from the healthcare provider?
(Select all that apply)
A) Initiate intravenous therapy.
B) Initiate hypodermoclysis.
C) Administer antibiotics.
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D) Administer diuretics.
E) Administer red blood cells.
A, B, & D
(Initiate intravenous therapy.)
(Initiate hypodermoclysis.)
(Administer diuretics.)
The nurse is preparing to administer 20 mEq of potassium chloride to a client
who has been vomiting. Which information about the purpose of this
medication should the nurse explain to the client?
A) It is vital in regulating muscle contraction and relaxation.
B) It is needed to maintain skeletal, cardiac, and neuromuscular activity.
C) It controls and regulates water balance in the body.
D) It is used to synthesize protein and DNA within the body's cells.
B
(It is needed to maintain skeletal, cardiac, and neuromuscular activity.)
The nurse is concerned that a client diagnosed with a fluid imbalance is at risk
for an alteration in perfusion. Which assessment data should indicate to the
nurse that the client is not currently experiencing an alteration in perfusion?
(Select all that apply)
A) Skin turgor 20 seconds
B) Peripheral pulses present and full
C) Capillary refill of nail beds 3 seconds
D) Oriented to person, place, and time
E) Bowel sounds sluggish in all four quadrants
B, C, & D
(Peripheral pulses present and full)
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(Capillary refill of nail beds 3 seconds)
(Oriented to person, place, and time)
The nurse reviewing lab results on one of her adult clients notices the client's
serum sodium level is 150 mg/dL. Based on this data, which interventions
should the nurse plan for this client? (Select all that apply)
A) Monitor heart rate and rhythm.
B) Elevate the head of the bed.
C) Instruct on a low-sodium diet.
D) Administer diuretics as prescribed.
E) Administer potassium supplement as prescribed.
C&D
(Instruct on a low-sodium diet.)
(Administer diuretics as prescribed.)
During an assessment, the nurse becomes concerned that an older adult client
is at risk for dehydration. Which of the following assessment findings would
cause the nurse to come to this conclusion?
A) The client has poor skin turgor.
B) The client reports ingesting two glasses of water each day.
C) The client's blood pressure is 140/98 mmHg.
D) The client's body mass index is 20.5.
B
(The client reports ingesting two glasses of water each day.)
The nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a female client suspected of
having a fluid imbalance. Which laboratory value should indicate a diagnosis
of dehydration to the nurse?
A) Serum osmolality 230 mOsm/kg
B) Hematocrit 30%
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C) Hematocrit 53%
D) Serum potassium 3.8 mEq/L
C
(Hematocrit 53%)
The nurse is analyzing the intake and output record for a client being treated
for dehydration. The client weighs 176 lb and had a 24-hour intake of 2000 mL
and urine output of 1200 mL. Based on this data, which conclusion by the
nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Treatment needs to include a diuretic.
B) Treatment has not been effective.
C) Treatment is effective and should continue.
D) Treatment has been effective and should end.
C
(Treatment is effective and should continue.)
During an assessment, the nurse learns that a client who is seeking
emergency treatment for a headache and nausea works in a mill without air
conditioning. The current air temperature outside is 88 degrees, and the client
reports drinking water several times throughout the day because of heavy
sweating. Based on this data, which instruction is most appropriate for the
nurse to give the client?
A) "Eat something sweet when drinking water."
B) "Eat something salty when drinking water."
C) "Double the amount of water you are drinking."
D) "Drink juices and carbonated sodas instead of water."
B
("Eat something salty when drinking water.")
Which of the following electrolytes would be classified as a cation?
A) Chloride
NUR 101 (Fundamentals - Test 5) NCLEX STYLE Exam
Questions For Exam 3 Questions With Answers EXAM
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NUR 101 (Fundamentals - Test 5) NCLEX STYLE Questions
The nurse is providing care to a client who is exhibiting clinical manifestations
of a severe fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Based on this data, which of the
following orders should the nurse anticipate from the healthcare provider?
(Select all that apply)
A) Initiate intravenous therapy.
B) Initiate hypodermoclysis.
C) Administer antibiotics.
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D) Administer diuretics.
E) Administer red blood cells.
A, B, & D
(Initiate intravenous therapy.)
(Initiate hypodermoclysis.)
(Administer diuretics.)
The nurse is preparing to administer 20 mEq of potassium chloride to a client
who has been vomiting. Which information about the purpose of this
medication should the nurse explain to the client?
A) It is vital in regulating muscle contraction and relaxation.
B) It is needed to maintain skeletal, cardiac, and neuromuscular activity.
C) It controls and regulates water balance in the body.
D) It is used to synthesize protein and DNA within the body's cells.
B
(It is needed to maintain skeletal, cardiac, and neuromuscular activity.)
The nurse is concerned that a client diagnosed with a fluid imbalance is at risk
for an alteration in perfusion. Which assessment data should indicate to the
nurse that the client is not currently experiencing an alteration in perfusion?
(Select all that apply)
A) Skin turgor 20 seconds
B) Peripheral pulses present and full
C) Capillary refill of nail beds 3 seconds
D) Oriented to person, place, and time
E) Bowel sounds sluggish in all four quadrants
B, C, & D
(Peripheral pulses present and full)
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(Capillary refill of nail beds 3 seconds)
(Oriented to person, place, and time)
The nurse reviewing lab results on one of her adult clients notices the client's
serum sodium level is 150 mg/dL. Based on this data, which interventions
should the nurse plan for this client? (Select all that apply)
A) Monitor heart rate and rhythm.
B) Elevate the head of the bed.
C) Instruct on a low-sodium diet.
D) Administer diuretics as prescribed.
E) Administer potassium supplement as prescribed.
C&D
(Instruct on a low-sodium diet.)
(Administer diuretics as prescribed.)
During an assessment, the nurse becomes concerned that an older adult client
is at risk for dehydration. Which of the following assessment findings would
cause the nurse to come to this conclusion?
A) The client has poor skin turgor.
B) The client reports ingesting two glasses of water each day.
C) The client's blood pressure is 140/98 mmHg.
D) The client's body mass index is 20.5.
B
(The client reports ingesting two glasses of water each day.)
The nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a female client suspected of
having a fluid imbalance. Which laboratory value should indicate a diagnosis
of dehydration to the nurse?
A) Serum osmolality 230 mOsm/kg
B) Hematocrit 30%
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C) Hematocrit 53%
D) Serum potassium 3.8 mEq/L
C
(Hematocrit 53%)
The nurse is analyzing the intake and output record for a client being treated
for dehydration. The client weighs 176 lb and had a 24-hour intake of 2000 mL
and urine output of 1200 mL. Based on this data, which conclusion by the
nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Treatment needs to include a diuretic.
B) Treatment has not been effective.
C) Treatment is effective and should continue.
D) Treatment has been effective and should end.
C
(Treatment is effective and should continue.)
During an assessment, the nurse learns that a client who is seeking
emergency treatment for a headache and nausea works in a mill without air
conditioning. The current air temperature outside is 88 degrees, and the client
reports drinking water several times throughout the day because of heavy
sweating. Based on this data, which instruction is most appropriate for the
nurse to give the client?
A) "Eat something sweet when drinking water."
B) "Eat something salty when drinking water."
C) "Double the amount of water you are drinking."
D) "Drink juices and carbonated sodas instead of water."
B
("Eat something salty when drinking water.")
Which of the following electrolytes would be classified as a cation?
A) Chloride
