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ATI Fluid and Electrolytes Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) a nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing respiratory alkalosis. which of the following actions should be the goal of treatment for the client? - answerIncrease the carbon dioxide level A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse who is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to a client. For which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse should the charge nurse intervene? - answer...

Fluid and Electrolytes ATI Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) When does osmolatity occur? - answerwhen body fluid becomes hypertonic or hypotonic What is hypernatremia? - answerwater deficit What is hyponatremia? - answerwater excess or intoxication Body fluids are distributed between what two compartments? - answer-Intracellular (ICF) -Extracellular (ECF) What is ICF? - answer-2/3 of body water -body fluids WITHIN the cells What is ECF? - answer-1/3 of body water -Body ...

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance and Disturbances Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) life and homeostasis - answerFluid and electrolyte balance is necessary for? To help prevent and treat fluid and electrolyte disturbances - answerWhat is the nursing role related to fluid and electrolyte imbalances? pH - answerThis is defined as a calculation of the percentage of hydrogen ions in a solution and the amount of acids and bases in the solution. 7.35 to 7.45 - answerNormal pH is? ...

ATI chapter 57 Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers ◯ Fluid can move between compartments (through selectively permeable membranes) by a variety of methods - answer(diffusion, active transport, ltration, osmosis) in order to maintain homeostasis. ◯ Fluid imbalances that the nurse should be familiar with are: - answer■ Fluid volume deficits ■ Fluid volume excess electrolytes - answerElectrolytes are minerals (sometimes called salts) that are p...

ATI Fluid and Electrolytes Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers A nurse is admitting a client who reports nausea, vomiting, and weakness. The client has dry oral mucous membranes and blood pressure 102/64 mm Hg. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as manifestations of fluid volume deficit? (Select all that apply.) A. Decreased skin turgor B. Concentrated urine C. Bradycardia D. Low-grade fever E. Tachypnea - answerA; Decreased skin turgor is a manifestation pre...

Fluid Electrolytes & Burns w/ ati Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers 3 major types of dehydration and define each - answer1. Isotonic: = loss of Na and H20 (caused by V&D) Na WNL but hypovolemic shock can happen 2. Hypotonic (hyponatremic): greater loss of sodium than water. -CM's are much worse and shock can occur -serum Na<130 3. Hypertonic (Hypernatremic): NA loss is < water loss. serum Na> 150 shock is less likely but neurological changes can occur What is the main...

Homeostasis 277 - Ans Characteristics of body fluid remain in balance Intracellular Fluid 277 - Ans Two-thirds of body water, body fluids within the cell Extracellular Fluid 277 - Ans One-third of body water, body fluids outside of the cell membrane Intravascular Fluid 277 - Ans Liquid part of the blood or plasma

Involves infusing fluids via an IV catheter to administer medications, supplement fluid intake, or provide fluid replacement, electrolytes or nutrients - Ans IV therapy What is the nurse's part with IV therapy? - Ans Regulating the infusion, and being sure to deliver the right amount What is a fluid bolus? - Ans Large amount of IV fluid to give in a short time, usually less than 1 hour

Sodium Lab Value - Ans 135-145 mEq/L Potassium Lab Value - Ans 3.5-5.0 mEq/L Chloride Lab Value - Ans 98-106 mEq/L Magnesium Lab Value - Ans 1.5-2.5 mEq/L BUN - Ans 10-20 Fluid - Ans water that contains substances such as glucose, mineral salts (electrolytes), and proteins

What assessment is a priority to do with a client with Dehydration ? - Ans Mental status A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has fluid volume excess. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse expect? - Ans Hct 34% Fluid volume excess can cause hemodilution and a decreased hematocrit level A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving hydrochlorothiazide and notes that the client is confused and lethargic. Which of the following laboratory values shoul...