1 of 31
Term
The nurse is assessing the pt for the presence of a Chvostek's sign.
What electrolyte imbalance would a positive Chvostek's sign
indicate?
a. hypermagnesemia
b. hyponatremia
c. hypocalcemia
d. hyperkalemia
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, D A
B C
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2 of 31
Term
When planning the care of a pt w/ a fluid imbalance, the nurse
understands that in the human body, water and electrolytes move
from the arterial capillary bed to the interstitial fluid. What causes
this to occur?
a. active transport of hydrogen ions across the capillary walls
b. pressure of the blood in the renal capillaries
c. action of the dissolved particles contained in a unit of blood
d. hydrostatic pressure resulting from the pumping action of the
heart
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D C
B A
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, 3 of 31
Term
The nurse is preparing to insert a peripheral IV catheter into a pt.
who will require fluids and IV antibiotics. How should the nurse
always start the process of insertion?
a. leave one hand ungloved to assess the site
b. cleanse the skin w/ normal saline
c. ask the pt. about allergies to latex or iodine
d. remove excessive hair from the selected site
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C D
B A
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4 of 31
Term
A nurse is planning care for a nephrology pt with a new nursing
graduate. The nurse states, a pt in renal failure partially loses the
ability to regulate changes in pH. What is this cause of this partial
inability?
a. the kidneys regulate and reabsorb carbonic acid to change and
maintain pH
b. the kidneys buffer acids through electrolyte changes
c. the kidneys regenerate and reabsorb bicarbonate to maintain a
Term
The nurse is assessing the pt for the presence of a Chvostek's sign.
What electrolyte imbalance would a positive Chvostek's sign
indicate?
a. hypermagnesemia
b. hyponatremia
c. hypocalcemia
d. hyperkalemia
Give this one a try later!
, D A
B C
Don't know?
2 of 31
Term
When planning the care of a pt w/ a fluid imbalance, the nurse
understands that in the human body, water and electrolytes move
from the arterial capillary bed to the interstitial fluid. What causes
this to occur?
a. active transport of hydrogen ions across the capillary walls
b. pressure of the blood in the renal capillaries
c. action of the dissolved particles contained in a unit of blood
d. hydrostatic pressure resulting from the pumping action of the
heart
Give this one a try later!
D C
B A
Don't know?
, 3 of 31
Term
The nurse is preparing to insert a peripheral IV catheter into a pt.
who will require fluids and IV antibiotics. How should the nurse
always start the process of insertion?
a. leave one hand ungloved to assess the site
b. cleanse the skin w/ normal saline
c. ask the pt. about allergies to latex or iodine
d. remove excessive hair from the selected site
Give this one a try later!
C D
B A
Don't know?
4 of 31
Term
A nurse is planning care for a nephrology pt with a new nursing
graduate. The nurse states, a pt in renal failure partially loses the
ability to regulate changes in pH. What is this cause of this partial
inability?
a. the kidneys regulate and reabsorb carbonic acid to change and
maintain pH
b. the kidneys buffer acids through electrolyte changes
c. the kidneys regenerate and reabsorb bicarbonate to maintain a
