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Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Chapter 2 : Overview of Health Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
The inability to pass stool is known as
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Obstipation is the severe inability to pass stool, often more extreme than constipation, which involves hard, dry, and difficult-to-pass stool.
Question 2 of 5
Hypokalemia can occur in patients with prolonged diarrhea and is caused by a decrease in:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypokalemia occurs when there is a decrease in serum potassium, often due to prolonged diarrhea, which can lead to life-threatening rhythm abnormalities.
Question 3 of 5
The minimum hourly urinary output in a patient should be at least:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 30 mL per hour is the minimum hourly urinary output in a normal healthy adult, indicating adequate kidney function and fluid balance.
Question 4 of 5
The best indicator of fluid volume changes in the body is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Changes in weight are the best indicator of fluid volume changes in the body, as they directly reflect fluid gain or loss.
Question 5 of 5
Immunity which occurs when antibodies are passed from the mother to the fetus through the placenta or through breast milk is called:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Natural passive immunity occurs when antibodies are transferred from the mother to the fetus via the placenta or breast milk, providing temporary protection.