Med Surg I EAQ Ch 6 Exam Questions
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Extracellular fluid is found mainly in which areas? Select all that apply. - -1.
Plasma
2. Lymph fluid
4. Cerebrospinal
5. Digestive secretions
-Which persons have a higher percentage of water weight? - -Older adults
-Which is an intravascular body fluid? - -Plasma
-Which part of the body secretes aldosterone? - -Adrenal glands
-Which food is the best choice of snack for a patient who is on a low-sodium
diet? - -Air-popped popcorn
-Which transport process is represented by the movement of oxygen from
the alveoli to the pulmonary capillaries? - -Diffusion
-Which electrolyte is most abundant in the body? - -Sodium (Na+)
-Which information will the licensed practical nurse (LPN) include when
calculating a patient's total intake? Select all that apply. - -1. 240 mL of
ginger ale
2. 800 mL of 0.9% NaCl via intravenous (IV) line
3. 200 mL sodium phosphate enema
4. 20 mL of 0.9% NaCl IV flushes
-The nurse knows that water will follow which electrolyte? - -Sodium
-A patient's 2.2-pound weight gain can be attributed to what volume of
additional fluids? - -1 liter
-The nurse working at a long-term care facility has been informed that one
of the residents has been vomiting for 24 hours. Which is the best place for
the nurse to assess skin turgor on this resident during a physical
assessment? - -Sternum
-The clinical instructor explains that encouraging older adult fluid intake at
mealtime is most important for which reason? - -Older adults have a
decreased sense of thirst and increased risk for dehydration.
, -Which hormone is released by the adrenal glands and acts as a volume
regulator? - -Aldosterone
-The licensed practical nurse (LPN) reviews the care plan for a resident and
recognizes which measurements as the most accurate way to monitor
electrolyte data? - -Laboratory tests
-Which is not a transport process for water and solutes between fluid
compartments? - -Active mechanism
-After a patient has just consumed a foot-long submarine sandwich, the
licensed practical nurse (LPN) explains to the patient that thirst is driven by
which mechanism? - -Increased blood sodium concentration from cured
meats
-Which sign or symptom of dehydration would the nurse assess for in an
adult? - -Dark, concentrated urine, confusion, decreased blood pressure, and
increased heart rate
-Which statement accurately explains why output is notably less than intake
in a homeless patient with mild dehydration? - -The patient's kidneys are
conserving fluids because of the condition of dehydration.
-Which wording would the nurse use to document edematous tissue that is
full of fluid and not displaced when pressed? - -Brawny
-Which is the first step in the process of collecting a 24-hour urine specimen
for creatinine? - -Discard the first morning urine specimen.
-Which electrolytes are involved in nerve impulse conduction? Select all that
apply. - -1. Sodium
2. Calcium
4. Potassium
5. Magnesium
-While interviewing a patient suffering from nausea and vomiting, which
information is most pertinent to address? Select all that apply. - -1. Use of
diuretics
2. Onset of vomiting
5. Change in mental alertness
6. Medical history of renal disease
-The nurse assigned to care for a patient who was admitted with pneumonia
and respiratory acidosis would prioritize which aspect of care? - -Fluid intake
and positioning for optimal gas exchange
with Answers A+ Rated
Extracellular fluid is found mainly in which areas? Select all that apply. - -1.
Plasma
2. Lymph fluid
4. Cerebrospinal
5. Digestive secretions
-Which persons have a higher percentage of water weight? - -Older adults
-Which is an intravascular body fluid? - -Plasma
-Which part of the body secretes aldosterone? - -Adrenal glands
-Which food is the best choice of snack for a patient who is on a low-sodium
diet? - -Air-popped popcorn
-Which transport process is represented by the movement of oxygen from
the alveoli to the pulmonary capillaries? - -Diffusion
-Which electrolyte is most abundant in the body? - -Sodium (Na+)
-Which information will the licensed practical nurse (LPN) include when
calculating a patient's total intake? Select all that apply. - -1. 240 mL of
ginger ale
2. 800 mL of 0.9% NaCl via intravenous (IV) line
3. 200 mL sodium phosphate enema
4. 20 mL of 0.9% NaCl IV flushes
-The nurse knows that water will follow which electrolyte? - -Sodium
-A patient's 2.2-pound weight gain can be attributed to what volume of
additional fluids? - -1 liter
-The nurse working at a long-term care facility has been informed that one
of the residents has been vomiting for 24 hours. Which is the best place for
the nurse to assess skin turgor on this resident during a physical
assessment? - -Sternum
-The clinical instructor explains that encouraging older adult fluid intake at
mealtime is most important for which reason? - -Older adults have a
decreased sense of thirst and increased risk for dehydration.
, -Which hormone is released by the adrenal glands and acts as a volume
regulator? - -Aldosterone
-The licensed practical nurse (LPN) reviews the care plan for a resident and
recognizes which measurements as the most accurate way to monitor
electrolyte data? - -Laboratory tests
-Which is not a transport process for water and solutes between fluid
compartments? - -Active mechanism
-After a patient has just consumed a foot-long submarine sandwich, the
licensed practical nurse (LPN) explains to the patient that thirst is driven by
which mechanism? - -Increased blood sodium concentration from cured
meats
-Which sign or symptom of dehydration would the nurse assess for in an
adult? - -Dark, concentrated urine, confusion, decreased blood pressure, and
increased heart rate
-Which statement accurately explains why output is notably less than intake
in a homeless patient with mild dehydration? - -The patient's kidneys are
conserving fluids because of the condition of dehydration.
-Which wording would the nurse use to document edematous tissue that is
full of fluid and not displaced when pressed? - -Brawny
-Which is the first step in the process of collecting a 24-hour urine specimen
for creatinine? - -Discard the first morning urine specimen.
-Which electrolytes are involved in nerve impulse conduction? Select all that
apply. - -1. Sodium
2. Calcium
4. Potassium
5. Magnesium
-While interviewing a patient suffering from nausea and vomiting, which
information is most pertinent to address? Select all that apply. - -1. Use of
diuretics
2. Onset of vomiting
5. Change in mental alertness
6. Medical history of renal disease
-The nurse assigned to care for a patient who was admitted with pneumonia
and respiratory acidosis would prioritize which aspect of care? - -Fluid intake
and positioning for optimal gas exchange
