ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 29 : Fluids, Electrolytes, and Introduction to Acid-Base Balance Questions
Question 1 of 5
You know that your patient with chronic kidney disease will need more teaching if she says:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oranges are high in potassium, which should be limited in chronic kidney disease to prevent hyperkalemia.
Question 2 of 5
Your patient has a low potassium level, uncorrected by oral medications. The physician orders 30 mEq of KCl added to the IV of 1,000 mL of normal saline to infuse at 80 mL per hour. Which nursing intervention is of the most importance to perform today?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adequate urine output ('?¥30 mL/hour) is critical when administering IV potassium to prevent hyperkalemia.
Question 3 of 5
Your patient is admitted with alkalosis. Which laboratory finding would you expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pH of 7.48 indicates alkalosis, as it is above the normal range of 7.35-7.45.
Question 4 of 5
Which is true of respiratory acidosis?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Respiratory acidosis results from hypoventilation, causing CO2 retention and a pH drop below 7.35.
Question 5 of 5
If a patient's blood pH is 7.33, the patient is in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pH of 7.33 is below the normal range (7.35-7.45), indicating acidosis.