Nursing 1 minute video questions

What is the difference between crystalloids and colloids?

-Crystalloids are thicker and more viscous, and colloids are clear fluids.

-Crystalloids are used to correct sodium levels, and colloids are used to correct potassium levels.

-Crystalloids are clear fluids, and colloids are thicker and more viscous.

-Crystalloids are used to correct potassium levels, and colloids are used to correct sodium levels.

Crystalloids are clear fluids, and colloids are thicker and more viscous.

Upon assessment, a patient has Trousseau and Chvostek signs. Which electrolyte abnormality does this indicate?

Hypocalcemia

Hypercalcemia

Hyperkalemia

Hypokalemia

Hypocalcemia

Which intravenous (IV) solution is expected for a patient with cerebral edema?

Normal saline

½ normal saline

D5 normal saline

3% saline

3% saline

A patient has a sodium level of 124 mEq/dL. Which assessment finding is expected?

Cardiac arrythmias

Pressured speech

Confusion

Petechiae

confusion

A patient is ordered potassium replacement for a potassium level of 3.2 mEq/dL. What is the best way to administer this medication?

Crushed and added to applesauce

Whole pill by mouth

Intravenous push

Subcutaneous

whole pill by mouth