ATI RN
Nutrition and Fluid Balance Questions
Question 1 of 5
A student is following current recommendations for assessing tube placement. A staff nurse says, Oh, just insert air and listen for a whoosh sound. How would the student respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The "˜whoosh' method is outdated and unreliable compared to pH testing or X-ray confirmation.
Question 2 of 5
By what route do oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange in the lung?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oxygen and CO2 exchange via diffusion across alveolar membranes based on concentration gradients.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has metabolic (nonrespiratory) acidosis. What type of respirations would be assessed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metabolic acidosis triggers compensatory hyperventilation (increased depth and rate) to expel CO2.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has a decreased potassium level. What high-potassium foods would the nurse teach the patient to eat?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oranges, bananas, and broccoli are rich in potassium.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following locations might the nurse use to assess the condition of an insertion site for a central venous access device?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Central venous catheters are often placed near the jugular vein, making it a key assessment site.