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PN 140
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A patient on a medical unit has a potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. What is the priority action
that the nurse should take?
a. Place the patient on a cardiac monitor.
b. Check the patient's BP.
c. Instruct the patient to avoid high-potassium foods.
d. Call the lab and request a redraw of the lab...
PN 140 Test 4 Practice Questions: Part 2
Questions and Answers 2024/2025
A patient on a medical unit has a potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. What is the priority action
that the nurse should take?
a. Place the patient on a cardiac monitor.
b. Check the patient's BP.
c. Instruct the patient to avoid high-potassium foods.
d. Call the lab and request a redraw of the lab to verify results.
a. Dysrhythmias may occur with an elevated potassium level and are potentially
lethal. Monitor the rhythm while contacting physician or calling the rapid response
team.
How do you determine that a patient's oliguria is associated with acute renal failure (ARF)?
A. Specific gravity of urine at 3 different times is 1.010.
B. The serum creatinine level is normal.
C. The blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level is normal or below.
D. Hypokalemia is identified.
A. Specific gravity of urine at 3 different times is 1.010.
A urinalysis may show casts, red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), a specific
gravity fixed at about 1.010, and urine osmolality at about 300 mOsm/kg.
A patient with a history of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) resulting from diabetes mellitus has
presented to the outpatient dialysis unit for his scheduled hemodialysis. Which assessment
should you prioritize before, during, and after his treatment?
A. Level of consciousness
B. Blood pressure and fluid balance
C. Temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure
D. Assessment for signs and symptoms of infection
B. Blood pressure and fluid balance
Although all of the assessments are relevant to the care of a patient receiving hemodialysis,
the nature of the procedure indicates a particular need to monitor blood pressure and fluid
balance.
Which statement regarding continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is of highest
priority when teaching a patient new to this procedure?
A. "It is essential that you maintain aseptic technique to prevent peritonitis."
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