NUR251 - haemodynamic system Exam Questions
and Correct Answers, 100% Correct.
The post operative instruction is to ambulate the patient gradually. You are aware the patient is feeling
weak from inadequate fluid pre and intraoperatively. How can you implement these instructions?
A Assist the person to maintain a standing position for several minutes at a time
B Assist the person to move into different positions in stages
C This person should remain on bed rest at the moment
D Contact physiotherapy to provide a walker
B
A person is prescribed 40mEq potassium replacement. How should this be administered?
A Rapidly to minimise blood vessel irritation
B Mixed in the prescribed intravenous fluid
C Via intramuscular injection
D As a bolus dose directly into the venous access line
B
A man has been admitted with elevated serum sodium levels after being stranded in bushland for 5
days with no fresh water. Which of the following is he most at risk of developing?
A Tetany
B Cerebral bleeding
C Hyperventilation
D Hypertension
B
A patient has been admitted with acute renal failure. Which electrolyte will be most affected?
A Calcium
B Potassium
C Sodium
D Phosphorus
B
The patient you are providing post operative care to has been diagnosed with fluid volume excess
(hypervolaemia). Which of the following would you expect to observe?
A Olgiuria
B Increased haemoglobin &haematocrit levels
C Orthostatic hypotension
D Distended neck veins
D
and Correct Answers, 100% Correct.
The post operative instruction is to ambulate the patient gradually. You are aware the patient is feeling
weak from inadequate fluid pre and intraoperatively. How can you implement these instructions?
A Assist the person to maintain a standing position for several minutes at a time
B Assist the person to move into different positions in stages
C This person should remain on bed rest at the moment
D Contact physiotherapy to provide a walker
B
A person is prescribed 40mEq potassium replacement. How should this be administered?
A Rapidly to minimise blood vessel irritation
B Mixed in the prescribed intravenous fluid
C Via intramuscular injection
D As a bolus dose directly into the venous access line
B
A man has been admitted with elevated serum sodium levels after being stranded in bushland for 5
days with no fresh water. Which of the following is he most at risk of developing?
A Tetany
B Cerebral bleeding
C Hyperventilation
D Hypertension
B
A patient has been admitted with acute renal failure. Which electrolyte will be most affected?
A Calcium
B Potassium
C Sodium
D Phosphorus
B
The patient you are providing post operative care to has been diagnosed with fluid volume excess
(hypervolaemia). Which of the following would you expect to observe?
A Olgiuria
B Increased haemoglobin &haematocrit levels
C Orthostatic hypotension
D Distended neck veins
D
