Exemplar 6A Fluid & Electrolyte
Imbalance Questions and Answers 100%
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A patient with a history of kidney failure has developed hyperkalemia. Which of the following
foods should the patient avoid?
- A. Apples
- B. Bananas
- C. Rice
- D. Chicken
B. Bananas
Which of the followin...
Exemplar 6A Fluid & Electrolyte
Imbalance Questions and Answers 100%
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A patient with a history of kidney failure has developed hyperkalemia. Which of the following
foods should the patient avoid?
- A. Apples
- B. Bananas
- C. Rice
- D. Chicken
✔✔ B. Bananas
Which of the following is a symptom of hypocalcemia?
- A. Tingling around the mouth
- B. Decreased deep tendon reflexes
- C. Constipation
- D. Lethargy
✔✔ A. Tingling around the mouth
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,A patient with fluid volume deficit would most likely present with which finding?
- A. Bounding pulse
- B. Increased heart rate
- C. Edema
- D. Decreased hematocrit
✔✔ B. Increased heart rate
Which lab result is most concerning in a patient with fluid overload?
- A. Hematocrit of 48%
- B. Sodium level of 140 mEq/L
- C. Potassium level of 5.9 mEq/L
- D. Magnesium level of 1.8 mg/dL
✔✔ C. Potassium level of 5.9 mEq/L
A patient experiencing metabolic acidosis may also present with which symptom?
- A. Confusion
- B. Slow, shallow respirations
- C. Flushed, warm skin
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, - D. Muscle twitching
✔✔ C. Flushed, warm skin
A patient with hypernatremia is likely to exhibit which sign or symptom?
- A. Weakness and lethargy
- B. Increased reflexes
- C. Chvostek’s sign
- D. Muscle spasms
✔✔ A. Weakness and lethargy
Which electrolyte imbalance is most common in a patient with prolonged diuretic use?
- A. Hyperkalemia
- B. Hypokalemia
- C. Hypernatremia
- D. Hypercalcemia
✔✔ B. Hypokalemia
A patient with a serum magnesium level of 0.9 mg/dL is most likely to exhibit which symptom?
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