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Nutrition and Fluid Balance Chapter 14 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which does not shift K+ into cells?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Resonium (polystyrene sulfonate) removes K+ from the body via the gut, not by shifting it into cells.
Question 2 of 5
Which is not true with regards to hypermagnesemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypermagnesemia does not directly cause hypocalcemia; it's more related to renal failure effects.
Question 3 of 5
Which condition can be fully compensated for with regards to pH?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory alkalosis can be fully compensated by renal mechanisms adjusting HCO3-.
Question 4 of 5
Which is the first choice agent to give to a patient with Haemophilia A who has moderate factor deficiency and a retroperitoneal bleed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Factor VIII concentrate is the specific treatment for Haemophilia A.
Question 5 of 5
Which is the most appropriate indication for parenteral nutrition (PN)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parenteral nutrition (PN) is indicated when the gastrointestinal tract cannot be used effectively, such as in ileus, which is a prolonged cessation of bowel motility. Severe anorexia, lack of bowel sounds, and high GRV may not necessarily preclude enteral nutrition attempts.