1 Electrolyte Assessment and Nursing Priorities Online Quiz Questions

True or false: Sodium imbalances have a characteristic ECG pattern that reliably identifies them.

A patient recently started nutritional support and develops marked weakness and shallow breathing. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse consider and report promptly?

A patient’s potassium remains low despite replacement. Which electrolyte should be checked because a deficiency can make hypokalemia difficult to correct? Enter the electrolyte name.

True or false: A normal ECG rules out hyperkalemia.

A patient has low total calcium and low albumin but no tingling, cramps, or spasms. What is the best next consideration?

Which ECG change may occur with hypercalcemia?

A patient with kidney impairment who has been taking a magnesium-containing laxative is drowsy, hypotensive, has diminished reflexes, and is breathing shallowly. Which actions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

When assessing a patient with an electrolyte abnormality, which priorities and follow-up assessments are appropriate? Select all that apply.

A confused patient with hypernatremia has had poor access to fluids. Alongside neurologic status, what two-word assessment category should the nurse evaluate? Enter the category.

A patient with marked hyperkalemia and ECG changes is prescribed IV calcium as part of emergency treatment. What is the purpose of this medication?

A patient with severe hyponatremia has a seizure. Explain the immediate nursing priorities and why correction of the sodium level requires careful monitoring.

A stable patient has an unexpected potassium result that does not fit the clinical picture. What sample problem should the nurse consider when checking whether the result is reliable?

True or false: A nurse may administer IV potassium by IV push if the patient is on cardiac monitoring.

A patient with hypercalcemia has an ECG change associated with the imbalance. What QT interval finding may occur?

A patient's potassium remains low despite prescribed replacement. Which additional result is especially important to review because a deficiency can make hypokalemia difficult to correct?

A patient with hypernatremia is thirsty and confused after several days of poor access to fluids. Which nursing focus is most appropriate?

A patient with advanced kidney disease has high phosphate and reports perioral tingling and hand cramps. Which interpretation is most appropriate?

A malnourished patient recently started nutritional support and develops marked weakness and shallow breathing. Which imbalance should the nurse consider and report promptly?