ABG/Fluid Electrolyte Practice Questions And Answers Rated A+

What physical assessment would you expect to find when hydrostatic pressure rises higher in the capillary system than the interstitial space? A. Poor skin turgor B. Edema C. Dehydration D. Overhydration - Answer-B A patient presents with nausea and vomiting for 48 hours. The patient also complains of a headache, vision changes, and dizziness. Lab work indicates severe hyponatremia. Which possible clinical condition is of greatest concern based on these findings? A. Gallstones B. Pregnancy C. Migraine D. Cerebral Edema - Answer-D A 25-year-old student has been taken to an urgent care clinic because of dehydration. She says she has had "the flu," with vomiting and diarrhea "all night" and has had very little to eat or drink. She says the GI symptoms have subsided, but she feels weak. The nurse expects which type of rehydration to occur?A. IV fluid replacement B. Oral rehydration therapy with tea C. Oral rehydration therapy with water D. Oral rehydration therapy with a solution containing glucose and electrolytes - Answer-D While monitoring a patient who has fluid overload, the nurse would be most concerned about which assessment finding? A. Bounding pulse B. Neck vein distention C. Presence of crackles in the lungs D. Pitting edema in the feet - Answer-C