Fundamentals Scenario: Rashid Ahmed
Pre-Quiz
1.What determines the acidity of a substance like body fluids?
-The number of existing H+ ions
2.Reduced skin turgor is characteristically altered among which population?
-Older adults
3.Which statement concerning the measurement of intake and output is true?
-When possible, intake and output should be measured rather than estimated.
4.Hypokalemia is confirmed by what serum blood result?
-Potassium 3.0 mEq/L
5.What pathology is responsible for metabolic acidosis?
-A decrease in bicarbonate or an increase in hydrogen icons
6.Which diagnostic test serves as the basis for determining acid-base imbalances?
-Arterial blood gas (ABG)
7.Hyponatremia is associated with a decrease of which electrolyte?
m
-Sodium
er as
8.Which statement by the nurse indicates a need for further education on the role of water as a
co
body fluid?
eH w
-Water is transported to cells when it is attached to electrolytes.
o.
9.Which statement concerning fluid balance demonstrates a need for additional instruction
rs e
concerning fluid intake and output?
ou urc
-The balance between fluid intake and output must be achieved each day to maintain
homeostasis.
o
Post-Quiz
aC s
1.In addition to regular monitoring of serum potassium level, which intervention will the nurse
vi y re
implement to address the safety needs of a patient prescribed intravenous potassium chloride?
-Securing electrocardiograms (ECG) regularly
2.Which statement by Mr. Ahmed best reflects his ability to assume some responsibility in
ed d
tracking his urinary output?
ar stu
-I will always use the calibrated urinal to measure my urine.
3.In preparation for calculating the infusion rate for a newly ordered intravenous (IV) solution,
the nurse must first secure what information?
-The infusion set's drop factor
is
4.Which of Mr. Ahmed's lab results best supports his diagnosis of dehydration?
Th
-Sodium: 130 mEq/L
5.What information should be included when documenting a change in the infusion rate of an IV
solution? (Select all that apply.)
-Change made to flow rate
sh
-Nurse's initials
-Date and time change was made
-Patient's response to IV therapy
6.What is the initial step in assessing a patient for orthostatic hypotension?
-After having the patient lie in a supine position for three to10 minutes, take and record blood
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Pre-Quiz
1.What determines the acidity of a substance like body fluids?
-The number of existing H+ ions
2.Reduced skin turgor is characteristically altered among which population?
-Older adults
3.Which statement concerning the measurement of intake and output is true?
-When possible, intake and output should be measured rather than estimated.
4.Hypokalemia is confirmed by what serum blood result?
-Potassium 3.0 mEq/L
5.What pathology is responsible for metabolic acidosis?
-A decrease in bicarbonate or an increase in hydrogen icons
6.Which diagnostic test serves as the basis for determining acid-base imbalances?
-Arterial blood gas (ABG)
7.Hyponatremia is associated with a decrease of which electrolyte?
m
-Sodium
er as
8.Which statement by the nurse indicates a need for further education on the role of water as a
co
body fluid?
eH w
-Water is transported to cells when it is attached to electrolytes.
o.
9.Which statement concerning fluid balance demonstrates a need for additional instruction
rs e
concerning fluid intake and output?
ou urc
-The balance between fluid intake and output must be achieved each day to maintain
homeostasis.
o
Post-Quiz
aC s
1.In addition to regular monitoring of serum potassium level, which intervention will the nurse
vi y re
implement to address the safety needs of a patient prescribed intravenous potassium chloride?
-Securing electrocardiograms (ECG) regularly
2.Which statement by Mr. Ahmed best reflects his ability to assume some responsibility in
ed d
tracking his urinary output?
ar stu
-I will always use the calibrated urinal to measure my urine.
3.In preparation for calculating the infusion rate for a newly ordered intravenous (IV) solution,
the nurse must first secure what information?
-The infusion set's drop factor
is
4.Which of Mr. Ahmed's lab results best supports his diagnosis of dehydration?
Th
-Sodium: 130 mEq/L
5.What information should be included when documenting a change in the infusion rate of an IV
solution? (Select all that apply.)
-Change made to flow rate
sh
-Nurse's initials
-Date and time change was made
-Patient's response to IV therapy
6.What is the initial step in assessing a patient for orthostatic hypotension?
-After having the patient lie in a supine position for three to10 minutes, take and record blood
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