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Fluid and Electrolytes ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
The triage nurse notes upon assessment in the emergency room that the patient with anxiety is hyperventilating. The nurse is aware that hyperventilation is the most common cause of which acid-base imbalance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse who assesses the patient's peripheral IV site and notes edema around the insertion site will document which complication related to IV therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infiltration is the administration of nonvesicant solution or medication into the surrounding tissue. This can occur when the IV cannula dislodges or perforates the wall of the vein. Infiltration is characterized by edema around the insertion site, leakage of IV fluid from the insertion site, discomfort and coolness in the area of infiltration, and a significant decrease in the flow rate.
Question 3 of 5
What would be the best initial nursing actions prior to inserting an IV?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The patient asks the nurse if he will die if air bubbles get into the IV tubing. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A patient admitted with a gastrointestinal bleed and anemia is receiving a blood transfusion. Based upon the patient's hypotensive blood pressure, the nurse anticipates an order for IV fluids from the physician. Which of the following IV solutions may be administered with blood products?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.