ATI RN Targeted Med-Surg Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base
Online Practice 2019
1. A nurse is planning care for a client who has experienced excessive fluid
loss. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
plan of care
ANS Administer IV fluids to the client evenly over 24 hours
Encourage the client to rise slowly when
standing up Weigh the client every 8 hours
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has a sodium level of 155 mEq/L.
Which of the following IV fluids should the nurse anticipate the provider to
prescribe?-
: ANS 0.45% sodium chloride since 155mEq?L is an indication of
hypernatremia.
Prescription for a hypotonic solution.
3. A nurse is admitting a client who has status asthmaticus. The client's
ABG results are:
pH 7.32
PaO2 74 mm Hg
PaCO2 56 mm
1/4
, Hg HCO3 26
mEq/L.
The nurse should interpret these lab values as which of the following
imbal- ances
ANS Respiratory acidosis
Atatus asthmaticus causes inadequate gas exchange, resulting in low
pH and PaO2, elevated PaCO2, and HCO3 within the expected reference
range
4. A nurse is reviewing the lab report of a client who has fluid volume
excess. Which of the following lab values should the nurse expect
ANS Hematocrit 34%
In a client who has a fluid volume excess can have a Hct level that is
below the expected range of 37% to 47% for females or 42% to 52%
in males.
Fluid volume excess can cause hemodilution and a decreased
hematocrit level
5. A nurse is teaching a nutrtional strategies to a client who has a low
calcium level and an allergy to milk. Which of the following statements by
the client indicates an understanding of the teaching
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Online Practice 2019
1. A nurse is planning care for a client who has experienced excessive fluid
loss. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
plan of care
ANS Administer IV fluids to the client evenly over 24 hours
Encourage the client to rise slowly when
standing up Weigh the client every 8 hours
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has a sodium level of 155 mEq/L.
Which of the following IV fluids should the nurse anticipate the provider to
prescribe?-
: ANS 0.45% sodium chloride since 155mEq?L is an indication of
hypernatremia.
Prescription for a hypotonic solution.
3. A nurse is admitting a client who has status asthmaticus. The client's
ABG results are:
pH 7.32
PaO2 74 mm Hg
PaCO2 56 mm
1/4
, Hg HCO3 26
mEq/L.
The nurse should interpret these lab values as which of the following
imbal- ances
ANS Respiratory acidosis
Atatus asthmaticus causes inadequate gas exchange, resulting in low
pH and PaO2, elevated PaCO2, and HCO3 within the expected reference
range
4. A nurse is reviewing the lab report of a client who has fluid volume
excess. Which of the following lab values should the nurse expect
ANS Hematocrit 34%
In a client who has a fluid volume excess can have a Hct level that is
below the expected range of 37% to 47% for females or 42% to 52%
in males.
Fluid volume excess can cause hemodilution and a decreased
hematocrit level
5. A nurse is teaching a nutrtional strategies to a client who has a low
calcium level and an allergy to milk. Which of the following statements by
the client indicates an understanding of the teaching
2/4
