Fluid and Electrolytes Nursing NCLEX Review (2024)

In this review, let’s go over isotonic IV (intravenous) solutions. Isotonic IV solutions have the same osmolarity as the blood, meaning they have the same concentration of solutes within the fluid being administered than the blood. With these fluids, there will be an equal transfer of water, so our cells will stay the same inside […]

In this review, I will discuss hypotonic IV (intravenous) solutions. Hypotonic IV solutions have a lower osmolarity than blood, meaning they have a lower concentration of solutes within the fluid being administered than the blood. Due to this, osmosis causes water to move from the extracellular space into the intracellular space, which can lead to […]

In this review, let’s cover hypertonic IV (intravenous) solutions. Hypertonic IV solutions have a higher osmolarity than blood, meaning they have a greater concentration of solutes within the fluid being administered than the blood. Due to this, osmosis triggers water to exit the intracellular space, potentially causing cell shrinkage, which aids in expanding the extracellular […]

ABG Interpretation Notes, Mnemonics, and Workbook by Nurse Sarah! If you are studying arterial blood gas interpretation, you may feel a little overwhelmed about all the material you must know in order to interpret the lab values. For example, you may be completely confused on acid-base imbalances (respiratory acidosis vs, respiratory alkalosis or metabolic acidosis […]

In this review, we will cover colloid solutions vs. crystalloid solutions. Both of these are solutions that are administered to the intravascular space and expand the plasma volume. What does it mean to expand plasma volume? This means we’re adding more fluid into the blood vessels (hence plasma). Colloid Solutions First, let’s review colloid solutions. […]

Fluid and Electrolytes: Notes, Mnemonics, and Quizzes by Nurse Sarah! If you are studying the topic fluid and electrolytes in nursing school, you may feel a little overwhelmed about what material to study and remember. This is why we created a compilation of Nurse Sarah’s own personal notes and memory tricks to help you learn […]

Colloid IV solutions review for nursing students and nurses! This review is part of a fluid and electrolyte nursing series. In this series, I cover crystalloid IV fluids, electrolyte imbalances, cell transport, fluid and solute movements, measuring intake and output along with fluid overload and deficit volume disorders. Don’t forget to review the colloid nursing […]

Colloid nursing IV solutions quiz for nurses and nursing students! Colloids are intravenous solutions used to treat conditions that require an expansion of the plasma volume. Conditions that can decrease the plasma volume include hypovolemic shock, severe bleeding, burns, and hypoalbuminemia. Colloids are different that crystalloid solutions, which include hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic solutions. This […]

This review will discuss cell membrane transport via passive and active transport processes and the movement of fluid and solutes through the capillary wall (hydrostatic and oncotic pressure). The passive transport processes (require no energy) that move fluid and solutes through the cell membrane include simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and osmosis. In contrast, the transport […]

Fluid movement of capillary wall quiz to test your knowledge on how fluid and electrolytes transport in and out of the capillary. Oncotic pressure (colloidal osmotic pressure) and hydrostatic pressure move fluid in opposite directions. Both are vital for ensuring fluid movements properly within the capillary and interstitial fluid. Don’t forget to watch the lecture […]

Hormones play a major role in fluid regulation. This is because water in the body must be balanced. There cannot be too much or too little of it. If an imbalance occurs major problems will develop such as fluid volume overload and deficit. Hormones and certain body systems work to prevent fluid imbalance. In this […]

Cell membrane transport quiz to test your knowledge on how fluid and electrolytes transport in and out of the cell. Cell transport is a vital process within the cell that helps moves water and molecules to and from the cell. There are several transport processes you want to be familiar with, like active and passive […]

Fluid volume deficit occurs because there isn’t enough fluid in the body to support bodily needs and functions. This is sometime referred to as hypovolemia or dehydration. Dehydration can occur due to a loss of water or certain electrolytes like sodium, not taking in enough water or sodium, or something happens to cause the water […]

Hypovolemia quiz for nursing students that will test your knowledge on fluid volume deficit (dehydration). As a nurse you want to be familiar with the types of dehydration (hypertonic dehydration, hypotonic dehydration, and isotonic dehydration). In addition, to the signs and symptoms and nursing interventions. Don’t forget to watch the lecture on fluid volume deficit […]

This quiz will test your knowledge on the hormones in fluid regulation balance. Hormones play a very vital role in balancing fluid levels in the body. The thirst mechanism and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) work to try to correct fluid volume deficits. Hormones you want to be familiar with in fluid regulation include: aldosterone, antidiuretic hormone, […]

Fluid volume excess or overload occurs when there is too much fluid in the body. The body needs just the right amount of fluid to function and if there is too much or too little it starts to fail. In this review, you will learn about the types of fluid volume overload, signs and symptoms, […]

Hypervolemia quiz for nursing students that will test your knowledge on fluid volume excess (overload). As a nurse you want to be familiar with the types of fluid volume excess (hypertonic overload, hypotonic overload, and isotonic overload). In addition, to the signs and symptoms and nursing interventions. Don’t forget to watch the lecture on fluid […]

Hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic IV fluids quiz for nursing students and nurses! IV fluids are a common treatment in the hospital setting. Therefore, the nurse must be aware of an IV fluid’s osmolarity and what to monitor for while administering it to a patient. This quiz will test your knowledge on body fluid compartments, osmosis, […]

Fluid and electrolyte review on hypochloremia and hyperchloremia for nursing students! This review is part of a comprehensive fluid and electrolyte series. In this review you will learn the causes, signs/symptoms, and nursing interventions associated with hypo and hyperchloremia. Don’t to access the free hypochloremia and hyperchloremia quiz when you’re done reviewing this material. Nurse […]

Hypochloremia and hyperchloremia NCLEX questions quiz for nursing students! This review quiz will test your knowledge on the causes, symptoms, and nursing interventions of hypochloremia and hyperchloremia. Before taking this quiz, you might want to review our hypochloremia and hyperchloremia lecture. Don’t forget to review the hypochloremia vs. hyperchloremia notes. This electrolyte imbalance is many […]

This is a comprehensive review over fluid and electrolytes for nurses. You will learn about the main causes and sign/symptoms of the following electrolytes: Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, Phosphate, Magnesium, and Calcium. If you would like to learn about these individually along, with their signs and symptoms you can check out this fluid and electrolytes playlist. […]

Comprehensive fluid and electrolyte nursing quiz for students who are preparing to take the NCLEX exam. Fluid and electrolytes are an important topic to know as a nurse because many patients will present with electrolyte imbalances. This quiz will test you on sodium, chloride, magnesium, calcium, phosphate, and potassium. Nurse Sarah’s Notes and Merch Just […]

Lab values to know for NCLEX and as a nurse or nursing student! This review will target the most important lab values you need to know for NCLEX and as a nurse. When you take the NCLEX exam there is a high probability you will have some type of lab value question. WHY? Because almost […]

Test your knowledge on the lab values you need to know for NCLEX with these quiz questions for nursing students! When you take the NCLEX exam or work as a nurse you will be expected to know basic normal lab value ranges. This includes results for the complete blood count, metabolic panel, arterial blood gas […]

Hypovolemic shock nursing NCLEX review for students! In this review, you will learn about hypovolemic shock. After reviewing these notes, don’t forget to take the quiz that contains hypovolemic shock NCLEX Questionsand to watch the lecture. Lecture on Hypovolemic Shock Nurse Sarah’s Notes and Merch Just released is “Fluid and Electrolytes Notes, Mnemonics, and Quizzes […]

Hypovolemic shock NCLEX questions for nursing students! This quiz will test your knowledge on hypovolemic shock.Hypovolemic shock occurs when the intravascular system has been depleted of fluid volume. This causes the cardiac output to fall below the parameters needed to maintain tissue perfusion. This leads to cell hypoxia and eventually multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) […]

Stages of shock nursing NCLEX review for nursing students! In this review you will learn about the stages of shock (initial, compensatory, progressive, and refractory). After reviewing these notes, don’t forget to take the quiz that contains stages of shock NCLEX questionsand to watch the lecture. Lecture on Stages of Shock Stages of Shock NCLEX […]

Stages of shock NCLEX questions for nursing students! This quiz will test your knowledge on all the stages of shock. Shock occurs when the body has experienced some type of injury or severe infection that cause the cardiac output to fall below the parameters needed to maintain tissue perfusion. This leads to cell hypoxia and […]

Blood transfusion NCLEX review for nurses. As a nurse you must know how to transfuse blood and what type of transfusion reactions can happen during a blood transfusion. Don’t forget to take the blood transfusion nclex quiz after reading this review. Lecture on Blood Transfusion Procedure Blood Transfusion NCLEX Review What is a blood transfusion? […]

Blood transfusions nclex questions for nursing: As a nurse you will be transfusing blood and you will want to know how to properly perform this procedure. During a blood transfusion, the patient is at risk for various transfusion reactions like hemolytic, allergic, febrile (non-hemolytic), graft versus host disease etc. Therefore, the nurse must be familiar […]