ATI Fluid and Electrolytes

Question 1 of 5

The physician has ordered a peripheral IV to be inserted before the patient goes for computed tomography. What should the nurse do when selecting a site on the hand or arm for insertion of an IV catheter?

A. Choose a site with minimal hair if available. B. Consider potential effects on the patient's mobility when selecting a site. C. Instruct the patient to hold his arm in a dependent position before insertion. D. Remove the tourniquet after 2 minutes.

Question 2 of 5

What is the fluid inside the cell called?

A. Plasma B. Intracellular fluid C. Interstitial fluid D. Plasma and intracellular fluid

Question 3 of 5

What is the main force that pushes fluid in blood capillaries?

A. Blood pressure. B. Sodium in the blood plasma. C. Sodium in the interstitial fluid. D. Protein in the blood plasma.

Question 4 of 5

Which hormone is made in the pituitary gland and increases water absorption in the kidney?

A. Intracellular fluid B. Interstitial fluid C. Plasma D. ADH

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient who requires measurement of specific gravity every 4 hours. What does this test detect?

A. Nutritional deficit B. Hyperkalemia C. Hypercalcemia D. Fluid volume status

ATI Fluid and Electrolytes

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN