NURS 1201 Exam#3 Questions With Complete Solutions
Abdominal exam initiation Correct Answers Begins with
inspection.
Active transport Correct Answers Moving sodium against its
concentration gradient requires ATP.
Age-related change contributing to electrolyte imbalance
Correct Answers Decreased glomerular filtration rate
Age-related change increasing older adult's risk for dehydration
Correct Answers Blunted thirst response
Age-related factor for electrolyte imbalances Correct Answers
Reduced ability to concentrate urine contributes to electrolyte
imbalances in older adults.
Aging effect on nephrons Correct Answers Reduces the number
of functioning nephrons.
Appropriate treatment for hypovolemia Correct Answers
Administering IV fluids
Auscultating bowel sounds duration Correct Answers The nurse
should listen for 5 minutes in each quadrant before declaring
absent bowel sounds.
Balanced diet Correct Answers Helps prevent electrolyte
imbalances.
, Best definition of homeostasis Correct Answers The
maintenance of a stable internal environment
Bladder scanning for urinary retention Correct Answers First
step in assessing urinary retention.
Blood plasma Correct Answers It includes blood plasma.
Calcium gluconate use Correct Answers Calcium gluconate
counteracts cardiac effects of hyperkalemia.
Chronic kidney disease effect Correct Answers Chronic kidney
disease often leads to fluid volume excess due to decreased
elimination of fluid.
Closed system maintenance Correct Answers Prevents CAUTIs.
Common cause of hyponatremia Correct Answers SIADH or
vomiting
Common cause of hypovolemia Correct Answers Severe
diarrhea
Common change in urinary system of older adults Correct
Answers A decreased number of functioning nephrons is a
common change.
Common cleansing enema Correct Answers A tap water enema
is most commonly used for cleansing the lower bowel before
diagnostic procedures.
Abdominal exam initiation Correct Answers Begins with
inspection.
Active transport Correct Answers Moving sodium against its
concentration gradient requires ATP.
Age-related change contributing to electrolyte imbalance
Correct Answers Decreased glomerular filtration rate
Age-related change increasing older adult's risk for dehydration
Correct Answers Blunted thirst response
Age-related factor for electrolyte imbalances Correct Answers
Reduced ability to concentrate urine contributes to electrolyte
imbalances in older adults.
Aging effect on nephrons Correct Answers Reduces the number
of functioning nephrons.
Appropriate treatment for hypovolemia Correct Answers
Administering IV fluids
Auscultating bowel sounds duration Correct Answers The nurse
should listen for 5 minutes in each quadrant before declaring
absent bowel sounds.
Balanced diet Correct Answers Helps prevent electrolyte
imbalances.
, Best definition of homeostasis Correct Answers The
maintenance of a stable internal environment
Bladder scanning for urinary retention Correct Answers First
step in assessing urinary retention.
Blood plasma Correct Answers It includes blood plasma.
Calcium gluconate use Correct Answers Calcium gluconate
counteracts cardiac effects of hyperkalemia.
Chronic kidney disease effect Correct Answers Chronic kidney
disease often leads to fluid volume excess due to decreased
elimination of fluid.
Closed system maintenance Correct Answers Prevents CAUTIs.
Common cause of hyponatremia Correct Answers SIADH or
vomiting
Common cause of hypovolemia Correct Answers Severe
diarrhea
Common change in urinary system of older adults Correct
Answers A decreased number of functioning nephrons is a
common change.
Common cleansing enema Correct Answers A tap water enema
is most commonly used for cleansing the lower bowel before
diagnostic procedures.
