Electrolyte Imbalances Practice Questions
20 free Electrolyte Imbalances practice questions for the NCLEX Exam, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. What electrolyte imbalance is most likely in a patient with serum sodium 152 mEq/L, dry mucous membranes, and restlessness?
- Q2. Which ECG change is most likely in a patient with serum potassium of 6.2 mEq/L?
- Q3. Which imbalance is present in a patient with chronic kidney disease with a total serum calcium of 7.8 mg/dL and complaining of numbness and tingling around the…
- Q4. A patient receiving IV magnesium sulfate post-pre-eclampsia develops decreased deep tendon reflexes, hypotension, and bradycardia. Which electrolyte imbalance…
- Q5. Which of the following is least likely to lead to hypokalemia?
- Q6. A patient with sodium of 128 mEq/L, confusion, and a seizure needs immediate nursing action. What is the best action?
- Q7. Which lab value falls within the normal range?
- Q8. What sign is most indicative of hypomagnesemia?
- Q9. A patient with hypercalcemia is at greatest risk for which complication?
- Q10. A patient on adrenal insufficiency has hyperkalemia (6.0 mEq/L) with peaked T-waves. Which initial treatment may be given emergently?
- Q11. Which electrolyte imbalance may result from prolonged nasogastric suctioning and diarrhea?
- Q12. A patient with SIADH presents with sodium 122 mEq/L and normal volume status. What mechanism is most likely at play?
- Q13. A patient with serum magnesium 0.9 mg/dL complains of palpitations and muscle weakness. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse also assess for?
- Q14. What finding is characteristic of hyponatremia?
- Q15. A patient with chronic alcoholism has magnesium 3.0 mg/dL, hypotension, bradycardia and lethargy. What condition is this?
- Q16. Which electrolyte imbalance is most likely in a patient with pancreatitis due to fat saponification?
- Q17. Which clinical feature is most consistent with hypokalemia (3.0 mEq/L)?
- Q18. A nurse observes a patient with serum sodium of 160 mEq/L being restless, flushed and dehydrated. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
- Q19. A patient with primary hyperparathyroidism presents with fatigue, polyuria, and serum calcium 11.4 mg/dL. Which intervention is likely included in the plan?
- Q20. Which electrolyte imbalance would you suspect in a patient receiving high-dose cisplatin chemotherapy with persistent vomiting and decreased intake?