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ATI MEDSURG PrepU Chapter 13 Fluid and Electrolytes Balance and Disturbance, Questions & Answers Which of the following solutions is hypotonic? You selected: 0.45% NaCl Correct Explanation: Half-strength saline is hypotonic. Lactated Ringer's solution is isotonic. Normal saline (0.9% Na...

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PrepU Chapter 13 Fluid and Electrolytes Balance and Disturbance

Question 1:
(see full question)

Which of the following solutions is hypotonic?



You selected: 0.45% NaCl

Correct

Explanation: Half-strength saline is hypotonic. Lactated Ringer's solution is
isotonic. Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) is isotonic. A solution that is 5%
NaCl is hypertonic.


Reference: Hinkle, J.L., and Cheever, K.H. Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 13th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams
& Wilkins, 2014, Chapter 13: Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and
Disturbance, p. 248.

Chapter 13: Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Disturbance -
Page 248




Question 2: Which of the following is the most common cause of symptomatic
(see full question) hypomagnesemia?

You selected: Alcoholism

Correct

Explanation: Alcoholism is currently the most common cause of symptomatic
hypomagnesemia. IV drug use, sedentary lifestyle, and burns are
not the most common causes of hypomagnesemia.


Reference: Hinkle, J.L., and Cheever, K.H. Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 13th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams
& Wilkins, 2014, Chapter 13: Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and
Disturbance, p. 262.

Chapter 13: Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Disturbance -
Page 262




Question 3: The nurse is assessing residents at a summer picnic at the nursing
(see full question) facility. The nurse expresses concern due to the high heat and
humidity of the day. Although the facility is offering the residents

,plenty of
fluids for
fluid
maintenan
ce, the
nurse is
most
concerned
about
which?

, You selected: Insensible fluid loss

Correct

Explanation: Due to the high heat and humidity, geriatric clients are at a high risk
for insensible fluid loss through perspiration and vapor in the
exhaled air. These losses are noted as unnoticeable and
unmeasurable. Those with respiratory deficits and allergies may be
only able to be outside for a limited period. Those with
cardiovascular compromise may need to alternate outdoor activities
with indoor rest. (less)


Reference: Hinkle, J.L., and Cheever, K.H. Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 13th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams
& Wilkins, 2014, Chapter 13: Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and
Disturbance, pp. 239-240.

Chapter 13: Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Disturbance -
Page 239




Question 4: When evaluating arterial blood gases (ABGs), which value is
(see full question) consistent with metabolic alkalosis?

You selected: pH 7.48

Correct

Explanation: Metabolic alkalosis is a clinical disturbance characterized by a high
pH and high plasma bicarbonate concentration. The HCO value is
below normal. The PaCO value and the oxygen saturation level are
within a normal range. (less)


Reference: Hinkle, J.L., and Cheever, K.H. Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 13th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams
& Wilkins, 2014, Chapter 13: Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and
Disturbance, p. 269.

Chapter 13: Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Disturbance -
Page 269




Question 5: To confirm an acid–base imbalance, it is necessary to assess which
(see full question) of the following findings from the results of a client’s arterial blood
gas (ABG) results? Select all that apply.

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