Hypokalemia Video lecture
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Hypokalemia NCLEX Questions
1.What hormone is responsible for the absorption of water from the kidneys back into the system ? ?
A. Antidiuretic hormon
B. Angiotensin II
C. Renin
D. Aldosterone
2. The natural pathway of electrolytes from a high concentration to a lower concentration is called what?
A. Facilitated diffusion
B. Diffusion
C. Active transport
D. Osmosis
3. A patient’s potassium level is 3.0. Which foods would you encourage the patient to consume?:
A. Cheese, collard greens, and fish.
B. Avocados, strawberries, and potatoes
C. C. Tofu, oatmeal, and peas
D. Peanuts, bread, and corn
4. A patient is presenting with an orthostatic blood pressure of 80/40 when she stands up, thready and weak pulse of 56, and shallow respirations. In addition, the patient has been having episodes of vomiting and nausea and is taking hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the given findings would explain the patient’s condition
A. Potassium level of 7.2
B. Potassium level of 3.6
C. Potassium level of 2.4
D. None of the options are correct
5. Which of the following is indicative of an EKG change in a case of hypokalemia?
A. Widened QRS complex and prolonged PR interval.
B. Prolonged ST interval and Widened T-wave
C. Tall T-waves and depressed ST segment.
D. ST depression and inverted T-wave.
6. A patient has a potassium level of 2.0. What would you expect to be ordered for this patient ?
A. Potassium 30 meq IV push.
B. Infusion of Potassium intravenously.
C. An oral supplement of potassium
D. Intramuscular injection of Potassium
7. A patient with nasogastric suctioning is experiencing diarrhea. The patient is ordered a morning dose of Lasix 20mg IV. Patient’s potassium level is 3.0. What is your next nursing intervention
A. Hold the dose of Lasix and notify the doctor for further orders.
B. Administered the Lasix and notify the doctor for further orders
C. Turn off the nasogastric suctioning and administered a laxative
D. No intervention is need the potassium level is within normal range
8.Why is the elderly more likely to get electrolyte and fluid disorders?
A. They don’t have the drive to drink as much.
B. They absorb electrolytes more poorl.
C. The kidneys don’t work as well.
D. Their bodies only contain 45-55 percent water as opposed to 60 percent in young adults.
9. A client has a blood pH of 7.3. You know that this represents what?
A. Alkalosis
B. Normal pH value
C. Acidosis
D. Neutral pH value
10.What is the major cation in extracellular fluid ?
A. Potassium
B. Sodium
C. Chloride
D. Magnesium