ABG/Fluid Electrolyte Practice Questions with Verified Answers

ABG/Fluid Electrolyte Practice Questions with Verified Answers **In the context of higher hydrostatic pressure in capillaries compared to the interstitial space, what clinical finding would you anticipate?** A. Reduced skin elasticity B. Swelling C. Thirst D. Excessive fluid intake B **A patient reports nausea, vomiting for 48 hours, along with headache, vision changes, and dizziness. Lab results show severe hyponatremia. Which condition is of greatest concern based on these symptoms?** A. Gallstones B. Pregnancy C. Migraine D. Cerebral swelling D **A 25-year-old student visits an urgent care clinic due to dehydration following a night of flu- like symptoms with vomiting and diarrhea. Which rehydration method does the nurse anticipate for this patient?** A. Intravenous fluids B. Oral rehydration with tea C. Oral rehydration with plain water D. Oral rehydration with glucose-electrolyte solution D **When monitoring a patient with fluid overload, which assessment finding would be most alarming for the nurse?** A. Strong pulse B. Visible neck veins C. Crackling sounds in the lungs D. Swollen ankles with indentation C **A patient with persistent liquid diarrhea had a stool sample sent for testing, suspecting Clostridium difficile infection. What electrolyte imbalance should the nurse closely monitor for in this patient?** A. Low potassium levels B. Excessive fluid loss C. Low sodium levels D. Decreased calcium levels A **A healthcare provider has prescribed milk of magnesia for heartburn relief. For which patient would the nurse question this order?** A. 31-year-old with alcohol use disorder B. 62-year-old with a hiatal hernia C. 53-year-old with advanced kidney disease D. 18-year-old with Asperger Syndrome CThe solution that would be most alkalotic would be the one with a pH of: A. Four B. Seven