ATI RN
Nutrition and Fluid Balance Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A patient scheduled for surgery has arranged for an autologous transfusion. What type of blood transfusion is this?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Autologous transfusion uses the patient's own pre-donated blood.
Question 5 of 5
Which is not a possibility in the ECG of a pt with hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypokalemia typically causes prolonged QT, prominent U waves, and T wave flattening. Prolonged PR interval is not a common feature.