Nursing Elites

1. A nurse assesses a client who is prescribed furosemide (Lasix) for hypertension. For which acid-base imbalance should the nurse assess to prevent complications of this therapy?

• A. Respiratory acidosis
• B. Respiratory alkalosis
• C. Metabolic acidosis
• D. Metabolic alkalosis

Correct answer: D

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2. What is the fluid that surrounds the cells called?

• A. plasma
• B. interstitial fluid
• C. intracellular fluid
• D. edema

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is interstitial fluid. Interstitial fluid is the fluid that surrounds and fills the spaces between cells, facilitating nutrient and waste exchange. Plasma, referred to in choice A, is the liquid part of blood. Choice C, intracellular fluid, is the fluid inside cells. Choice D, edema, is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in interstitial spaces, causing swelling.

3. . A medical nurse educator is reviewing a patients recent episode of metabolic acidosis with members of the nursing staff. What should the educator describe about the role of the kidneys in metabolic acidosis?

• A. The kidneys retain hydrogen ions and excrete bicarbonate ions to help restore balance.
• B. The kidneys excrete hydrogen ions and conserve bicarbonate ions to help restore balance
• C. The kidneys react rapidly to compensate for imbalances in the body
• D. The kidneys regulate the bicarbonate level in the intracellular fluid.

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

4. A nurse develops a plan of care for a client who has a history of hypocalcemia. What interventions should the nurse include in this clients care plan? (Select all that apply.)

• A. Use a draw sheet to reposition the client in bed.
• B. . Strain all urine output and assess for urinary stones.
• C. Provide nonslip footwear for the client to use when out of bed.
• D.

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

5. A nurse is planning care for a client who is hyperventilating. The clients arterial blood gas values are pH 7.30, PaO2 94 mm Hg, PaCO2 31 mm Hg, and HCO3 26 mEq/L. Which question should the nurse ask when developing this clients plan of care?

• A. Do you take any over-the-counter medications?
• B. You appear anxious. What is causing your distress?
• C. Do you have a history of anxiety attacks?
• D. You are breathing fast. Is this causing you to feel light-headed?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

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