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Chapter 14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance Workbook Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A student is learning how to administer intravenous fluids, including accessing a vein. Although all of the following may occur, which is the most potentially harmful risk posed for the patient when accessing the vein?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Infection is the most serious risk, potentially leading to systemic complications.
Question 2 of 5
Which is incorrect with regards to the fluid and its content?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Normal Saline has 154 mmol/L Na+, not 150. Hartmann's has 111 mmol/L Cl-, not 131. The correct incorrect statement is C.
Question 3 of 5
Which contains the largest amount of K+?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chlorvescent tablets typically provide more potassium per dose than the other options listed.
Question 4 of 5
Which neoplasm is not characteristically associated with SIADH?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Breast cancer is not typically associated with SIADH; the others are well-known causes.
Question 5 of 5
Which is incorrect with regards to hypocalcemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperventilation causes tetany by decreasing ionized calcium due to alkalosis, not total body calcium.