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[Show more]A nurse is caring fro a critically ill patient with a urinary retention catheter, Which hourly urine output should the nurse first alert the nurse that the primary health-care provider should be notified? 
 
1. 20ml 
2.30ml 
3.60ml 
4.120ml CORRECT ANSWER-(2). The circulating blood volume purfuses t...
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Add to cartA nurse is caring fro a critically ill patient with a urinary retention catheter, Which hourly urine output should the nurse first alert the nurse that the primary health-care provider should be notified? 
 
1. 20ml 
2.30ml 
3.60ml 
4.120ml CORRECT ANSWER-(2). The circulating blood volume purfuses t...
Intracellular Fluid CORRECT ANSWER-Fluid within cell. Most of body's fluids are found within the cell 
 
Extracellular Fluid CORRECT ANSWER-Found in the blood vessels in the form of plasma or serum. Intravascular. Interstitial: lymph fluid, digestive secretions, sweat, csf. Mainly responsible for t...
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Add to cartIntracellular Fluid CORRECT ANSWER-Fluid within cell. Most of body's fluids are found within the cell 
 
Extracellular Fluid CORRECT ANSWER-Found in the blood vessels in the form of plasma or serum. Intravascular. Interstitial: lymph fluid, digestive secretions, sweat, csf. Mainly responsible for t...
1. A nurse assesses that a patients urine has become much more concentrated. What is the most likely cause for the change? 
a. Adrenaline 
b. Aldosterone 
c. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
d. Insulin CORRECT ANSWER-b. Aldosterone 
 
2. When the water absorption in the renal tubules becomes greater than...
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Add to cart1. A nurse assesses that a patients urine has become much more concentrated. What is the most likely cause for the change? 
a. Adrenaline 
b. Aldosterone 
c. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
d. Insulin CORRECT ANSWER-b. Aldosterone 
 
2. When the water absorption in the renal tubules becomes greater than...
A nurse is caring for a client who had CKD. The nurse should monitor the client for which of 
the following manifestations of fluid overload? 
 
A. Flat Neck Veins 
B. Weak Pulse 
C. Increased Hematocrit 
D. Increased Blood Pressure CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: D. 
 
The nurse should monitor the blood pr...
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Add to cartA nurse is caring for a client who had CKD. The nurse should monitor the client for which of 
the following manifestations of fluid overload? 
 
A. Flat Neck Veins 
B. Weak Pulse 
C. Increased Hematocrit 
D. Increased Blood Pressure CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: D. 
 
The nurse should monitor the blood pr...
IV Fluids CORRECT ANSWER-Used to maintain oral intake when intake is not adequate 
 
Replace fluid when losses have occurred 
 
IV Fluids: Isotonic CORRECT ANSWER-Expands the ECF-keeps fluid in the intravascular volume 
 
Help expand the fluid in the ECF 
 
Examples: .9NS, LR, D5W 
 
Common Uses: Re...
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Add to cartIV Fluids CORRECT ANSWER-Used to maintain oral intake when intake is not adequate 
 
Replace fluid when losses have occurred 
 
IV Fluids: Isotonic CORRECT ANSWER-Expands the ECF-keeps fluid in the intravascular volume 
 
Help expand the fluid in the ECF 
 
Examples: .9NS, LR, D5W 
 
Common Uses: Re...
Fluid makes up _____% of body weight. CORRECT ANSWER-60% 
 
Body water found in the cell. CORRECT ANSWER-Intracellular 
 
Intracellular fluid makes up what fraction of body water? CORRECT ANSWER-2/3 
 
Fluid between and within blood vessels (intravascular, interstitial, and transcellular). CORRECT A...
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Add to cartFluid makes up _____% of body weight. CORRECT ANSWER-60% 
 
Body water found in the cell. CORRECT ANSWER-Intracellular 
 
Intracellular fluid makes up what fraction of body water? CORRECT ANSWER-2/3 
 
Fluid between and within blood vessels (intravascular, interstitial, and transcellular). CORRECT A...
What are locations where skin tugor is best measured? CORRECT ANSWER-Sternum, inner aspects of thighs, forehead 
 
What are common parts of the body against which skin is pressed to test for edema? CORRECT ANSWER-Tibia, fibula, sternum, sacrum 
 
Name the electrolytes. CORRECT ANSWER-Magnesium, phos...
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Add to cartWhat are locations where skin tugor is best measured? CORRECT ANSWER-Sternum, inner aspects of thighs, forehead 
 
What are common parts of the body against which skin is pressed to test for edema? CORRECT ANSWER-Tibia, fibula, sternum, sacrum 
 
Name the electrolytes. CORRECT ANSWER-Magnesium, phos...
What are some foods high in phosphate? (treat hypophosphatemia) CORRECT ANSWER-milk products 
nuts 
fish 
poultry 
whole grains 
 
Electrolyte imbalance with the Chovstek sign CORRECT ANSWER-Hypocalcemia 
 
If you have low potassium, what dietary foods would you recommend? CORRECT ANSWER-Bananas 
Ap...
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Add to cartWhat are some foods high in phosphate? (treat hypophosphatemia) CORRECT ANSWER-milk products 
nuts 
fish 
poultry 
whole grains 
 
Electrolyte imbalance with the Chovstek sign CORRECT ANSWER-Hypocalcemia 
 
If you have low potassium, what dietary foods would you recommend? CORRECT ANSWER-Bananas 
Ap...
Med Surg Exam 1- Fluid and Electrolytes questions with correct answers
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The nurse is providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with multisystem fluid volume deficit. The patient is currently experiencing tachycardia and decreased urine output along with skin that is pale and cool to the touch. The patient has a decreased urine output. Which probable cause to the pati...
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Add to cartThe nurse is providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with multisystem fluid volume deficit. The patient is currently experiencing tachycardia and decreased urine output along with skin that is pale and cool to the touch. The patient has a decreased urine output. Which probable cause to the pati...
1. What immediate response does the nurse expect as a result of infusing 1 liter of an isotonic intravenous solution into a client over a 3-hour time period if urine output remains at 100 mL per hour? 
 
a. Extracellular fluid (ECF) osmolarity increases; body weight increases. 
b. Extracellular flui...
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Add to cart1. What immediate response does the nurse expect as a result of infusing 1 liter of an isotonic intravenous solution into a client over a 3-hour time period if urine output remains at 100 mL per hour? 
 
a. Extracellular fluid (ECF) osmolarity increases; body weight increases. 
b. Extracellular flui...
Fluid Volume Deficit (Hypovolemia) CORRECT ANSWER--Lost of water and electrolytes 
 
Fluid Volume Deficit (Hypovolemia) Contributing Factors CORRECT ANSWER--vomiting 
-diarrhea 
-burns/sweating 
-gastric suction 
 
Fluid Volume Deficit (Hypovolemia) Signs and Symptoms CORRECT ANSWER--Acute weight lo...
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Add to cartFluid Volume Deficit (Hypovolemia) CORRECT ANSWER--Lost of water and electrolytes 
 
Fluid Volume Deficit (Hypovolemia) Contributing Factors CORRECT ANSWER--vomiting 
-diarrhea 
-burns/sweating 
-gastric suction 
 
Fluid Volume Deficit (Hypovolemia) Signs and Symptoms CORRECT ANSWER--Acute weight lo...
Hypertonic Solution CORRECT ANSWER-A solution with an osmolality higher than that of serum 
 
Hypotonic Solution CORRECT ANSWER-A solution with an osmolality lower than that of serum 
 
Isotonic Solution CORRECT ANSWER-A solution with the same osmolality as serum and other body fluids 
 
Osmosis COR...
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Add to cartHypertonic Solution CORRECT ANSWER-A solution with an osmolality higher than that of serum 
 
Hypotonic Solution CORRECT ANSWER-A solution with an osmolality lower than that of serum 
 
Isotonic Solution CORRECT ANSWER-A solution with the same osmolality as serum and other body fluids 
 
Osmosis COR...
What causes fluid and electrolyte imbalance? CORRECT ANSWER-Direct incidences i.e. illness or injury (burns, heart disease) 
 
Attempts to medicate such as IV administration and certain meds like diuretics 
 
What is a deficit? What is an excess? CORRECT ANSWER-Lack of; too much 
 
Why do fluid and ...
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Add to cartWhat causes fluid and electrolyte imbalance? CORRECT ANSWER-Direct incidences i.e. illness or injury (burns, heart disease) 
 
Attempts to medicate such as IV administration and certain meds like diuretics 
 
What is a deficit? What is an excess? CORRECT ANSWER-Lack of; too much 
 
Why do fluid and ...
What is the most common substance in the body? CORRECT ANSWER-water 60% 
 
What are things that can affect water in the body CORRECT ANSWER-age, gender, 
body fat, thirst, muscle 
 
Is more water inside or outside the cell? CORRECT ANSWER-more water inside the cell 
 
What are the 3 types of space i...
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Add to cartWhat is the most common substance in the body? CORRECT ANSWER-water 60% 
 
What are things that can affect water in the body CORRECT ANSWER-age, gender, 
body fat, thirst, muscle 
 
Is more water inside or outside the cell? CORRECT ANSWER-more water inside the cell 
 
What are the 3 types of space i...
pH 7.53, PaCO2 23, HCO3 23 CORRECT ANSWER-Respiratory alkalosis 
 
pH 7.20, PaCO2 38, HCO3 17 CORRECT ANSWER-Metabolic acidosis 
 
pH 7.48, PaCO2 42, HCO3 35 CORRECT ANSWER-Metabolic alkalosis 
 
pH 7.21, PaCO2 50, HCO3 29 CORRECT ANSWER-Partially compensated respiratory acidosis 
 
pH 7.50, PaCO2 4...
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Add to cartpH 7.53, PaCO2 23, HCO3 23 CORRECT ANSWER-Respiratory alkalosis 
 
pH 7.20, PaCO2 38, HCO3 17 CORRECT ANSWER-Metabolic acidosis 
 
pH 7.48, PaCO2 42, HCO3 35 CORRECT ANSWER-Metabolic alkalosis 
 
pH 7.21, PaCO2 50, HCO3 29 CORRECT ANSWER-Partially compensated respiratory acidosis 
 
pH 7.50, PaCO2 4...
Factors that influence the amount of body fluid CORRECT ANSWER-Age 
Gender 
Body Fluid 
 
Has low water content CORRECT ANSWER-Skeleton 
 
Has high water content CORRECT ANSWER-Muscle 
Skin 
Blood 
 
Homeostasis CORRECT ANSWER--A constant state of balance 
-Body fluid are vital to maintain normal bo...
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Add to cartFactors that influence the amount of body fluid CORRECT ANSWER-Age 
Gender 
Body Fluid 
 
Has low water content CORRECT ANSWER-Skeleton 
 
Has high water content CORRECT ANSWER-Muscle 
Skin 
Blood 
 
Homeostasis CORRECT ANSWER--A constant state of balance 
-Body fluid are vital to maintain normal bo...
The adult body should have what percentage of total body weight as water? (pg. 81) CORRECT ANSWER-50-60% 
 
An infant should have what percentage of total body weight as water? (pg. 81) CORRECT ANSWER-75-80% 
 
How much of our body fluid should be intracellular fluid (ICF)? (pg.81) CORRECT ANSWER-Tw...
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Add to cartThe adult body should have what percentage of total body weight as water? (pg. 81) CORRECT ANSWER-50-60% 
 
An infant should have what percentage of total body weight as water? (pg. 81) CORRECT ANSWER-75-80% 
 
How much of our body fluid should be intracellular fluid (ICF)? (pg.81) CORRECT ANSWER-Tw...
Laboratory tests for a client show a serum potassium level of 2.2 mEq/L. Which of the following nursing actions is the highest priority? 
a. keep the client on bedrest 
b. initiate cardiac monitoring 
c. start oxygen at 2 L/min 
d. initiate seizure precautions CORRECT ANSWER-B. Initiate cardiac moni...
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Add to cartLaboratory tests for a client show a serum potassium level of 2.2 mEq/L. Which of the following nursing actions is the highest priority? 
a. keep the client on bedrest 
b. initiate cardiac monitoring 
c. start oxygen at 2 L/min 
d. initiate seizure precautions CORRECT ANSWER-B. Initiate cardiac moni...
Objectives 
-Discuss factors affecting fluid and electrolyte balance 
-Discuss specific lab data and their implications as they relate to fluid and electrolyte balances. 
-Explain pathophysiology, manifestations, nursing diagnoses and interventions of imbalances of the following electrolytes: 
a. S...
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Add to cartObjectives 
-Discuss factors affecting fluid and electrolyte balance 
-Discuss specific lab data and their implications as they relate to fluid and electrolyte balances. 
-Explain pathophysiology, manifestations, nursing diagnoses and interventions of imbalances of the following electrolytes: 
a. S...
A nurse is planning care for a client who has experienced excessive fluid loss. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? A. Administer IV fluids evenly over 24 hr. 
B. Provide the client with a salt substitute. 
C. Assess for pitting edema. 
D. Encourage the...
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Add to cartA nurse is planning care for a client who has experienced excessive fluid loss. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? A. Administer IV fluids evenly over 24 hr. 
B. Provide the client with a salt substitute. 
C. Assess for pitting edema. 
D. Encourage the...
What are the top three electrolytes CORRECT ANSWER-Sodium, potassium, calcium 
 
What are transcellular fluid CORRECT ANSWER-Fluids in special body spaces, include cerebrospinal fluid synovial fluid peritoneal fluid and pleural fluid 
 
What are body fluids composed of CORRECT ANSWER-Water and parti...
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Add to cartWhat are the top three electrolytes CORRECT ANSWER-Sodium, potassium, calcium 
 
What are transcellular fluid CORRECT ANSWER-Fluids in special body spaces, include cerebrospinal fluid synovial fluid peritoneal fluid and pleural fluid 
 
What are body fluids composed of CORRECT ANSWER-Water and parti...
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