ATI MEDSURG PrepU Chapter 13 Fluid and Electrolytes Balance and Disturbance, Questions & Answers

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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% 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: (see full question) Which of the following is the most common cause of symptomatic 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: (see full question) The nurse is assessing residents at a summer picnic at the nursing 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 maintenance, 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: (see full question) When evaluating arterial blood gases (ABGs), which value is 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: (see full question) To confirm an acid–base imbalance, it is necessary to assess which of the following findings from the results of a client’s arterial blood gas (ABG) results? Select all that apply. [Show More]

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