med surg Chapter 14: Fluid and Electrolytes questions with correct answers

1. A nurse assesses that a patients urine has become much more concentrated. What is the most likely cause for the change? a. Adrenaline b. Aldosterone c. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) d. Insulin CORRECT ANSWER-b. Aldosterone 2. When the water absorption in the renal tubules becomes greater than normal, what assessment finding should a nurse anticipate? a. More concentrated urine b. Less concentrated urine c. More alkaline urine d. Less alkaline urine CORRECT ANSWER-a. More concentrated urine 3. What process occurs when oxygen is directed out of the arteries and into the capillaries? a. Active transport b. Diffusion c. Filtration d. Osmosis CORRECT ANSWER-Diffusion 4. A patients intravenous (IV) injection has been infusing at a very high rate. What assessment indicates fluid volume overload in this patient? a. Hypotension