ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 29 : Fluids, Electrolytes, and Introduction to Acid-Base Balance Questions
Question 1 of 5
The average adult needs to drink how much water each day?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The average adult requires 2 to 3 liters of water daily to maintain proper hydration, depending on activity level and environmental factors.
Question 2 of 5
An older adult, or senior, with cardiac disease such as heart failure is at risk for fluid-volume overload. Which of the following interventions might be appropriate?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Fluid restriction and monitoring daily weights help manage fluid-volume overload in heart failure patients to prevent worsening of the condition.
Question 3 of 5
Hypervolemia is volume excess. Which of the following statements is(are) true regarding hypervolemia?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Hypervolemia often results from excessive sodium chloride infusion, sodium and water retention, or organ dysfunction, not primarily from excessive drinking or specific susceptibility in overweight adults or newborns.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following signs and symptoms may point toward a fluid-volume excess?
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Signs of fluid-volume excess include elevated blood pressure, weight gain, edema, and crackles in lungs due to fluid accumulation.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions might be appropriate for a patient with fluid-volume excess?
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E,G
Rationale: Appropriate actions include administering diuretics, monitoring breath sounds, weights, oxygen saturation, and intake/output to manage fluid overload.