Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse, First Edition Lucie Dlugasch, Lachel Story Chapter 6 Assessment Quiz

Chapter: Chapter 06 - Quiz Multiple Choice 1. Insensible water losses are those that occur as the result of water that is lost in: A) urine. B) breathing and sweating. C) urine and bowel movements. D) vomitus and bowel movements. Ans: B Complexity: Easy Ahead: Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances Subject: Chapter 6 Title: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis 2. Which of the following statements is true as it relates to acid–base balance? A) Renal mechanisms for correcting an acid–base imbalance are less rapid than respiratory mechanisms, but they continue to function until pH has been returned to a normal or near-normal range. B) pH provides an accurate measure of serum bicarbonate and carbonic acid levels. C) The acid–base buffer systems of the body consist of a weak acid and strong base. D) The body uses respiratory compensatory mechanisms to prevent large changes in pH resulting from respiratory disease. Ans: A Complexity: Easy Ahead: Acid-Base Balance Subject: Chapter 6 Title: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis 3. Which of the following is the highest priority for meeting the needs of a patient who presents with a 3- day history of vomiting and diarrhea, blood pressure of 85/60 mm Hg, heart rate of 105 beats/min, and temperature of 99°F? A) Finding the source of infection