Patient X is diagnosed with constipation. As a knowledgeable nurse, which nursing intervention is appropriate for maintaining normal bowel function? A. Assessing dietary intake B. Decreasing fluid intake C. Providing limited physical activity D. Turning, coughing, and deep breathing Correct Answer: A. Assessing dietary intake Assessing dietary… Read More »
Lee Angela’s lab test just revealed that her chloride level is 96 mEq/L. As a nurse, you would interpret this serum chloride level as: A. High B. Low C. Within normal range D. High normal Correct Answer: C. Within normal range Normal serum concentrations of chloride range… Read More »
The net diffusion of water from one solution of water from one solution through a semipermeable membrane to another solution containing a lower concentration of water is termed: A. Filtration B. Diffusion C. Osmosis D. Brownian motion Correct Answer: C. Osmosis Osmosis is defined as the diffusion… Read More »
The type of fluid used to manipulate fluid shifts among compartments states is: A. Whole blood B. TPN C. Albumin D. Ensure Correct Answer: C. Albumin Albumin is a colloid that is used to manipulate fluid shifts among compartments. Albumin is also a colloid fluid administered to… Read More »
Rogelio, a 32-year-old patient, is about to be discharged from the acute care setting. Which nursing intervention is the most important to include in the plan of care? A. Stress-reduction techniques B. Home environment evaluation C. Skin-care measures D. Participation in activities of daily living Correct Answer:… Read More »
For a patient with hypomagnesemia, which of the following medications may become toxic? A. Lasix B. Digoxin C. Calcium gluconate D. CAPD Correct Answer: B. Digoxin In hypomagnesemia, a patient on digoxin is likely to develop digitalis toxicity. Magnesium deficiency was the most frequently identified significant electrolyte… Read More »
Which of the following statements provides the rationale for using a hypotonic solution for a patient with FVD? A. A hypotonic solution provides free water to help the kidneys eliminate the solute. B. A hypotonic solution supplies an excess of sodium and chloride ions. C. Excessive volumes are recommended in the early… Read More »
Body fluids perform which of the following functions? A. Transport nutrients B. Transport electrical charges C. Cushion the organs D. Facilitate fat metabolism Correct Answer: A. Transport nutrients Body fluids facilitate the transport of nutrients, hormones, proteins, and other molecules. Fluid moves throughout cellular environments in the… Read More »
Mrs. dela Riva is in her first trimester of pregnancy. She has been lying all day because her OB-GYN requested her to have a complete bed rest. Which nursing intervention is appropriate when addressing the client’s need to maintain skin integrity? A. Monitoring intake and output accurately. B. Instructing the client to cough… Read More »
Which of the following is the most important physical assessment parameter the nurse would consider when assessing fluid and electrolyte imbalance? A. Skin turgor B. Intake and output C. Osmotic pressure D. Cardiac rate and rhythm Correct Answer: D. Cardiac rate and rhythm Cardiac rate and rhythm… Read More »