Med-Surg: Fluid and Electrolytes Tests Bundle Set

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Med Surg Exam 1- Fluid and Electrolytes questions with correct answers

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...