30 Questions
What is the primary function of water in the body?
To serve as a medium for metabolic reactions
What is the approximate proportion of body fluid that is intracellular?
Two-thirds
What is the term for the balance of fluids, electrolytes, and acids and bases in the body?
Physiologic homeostasis
Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body?
Storing energy
What is the term for the fluid found within the vascular system?
Intravascular fluid
What is the approximate proportion of body fluid that is extracellular?
One-third
What is the primary goal of evaluating the effectiveness of interventions in the planning stage?
To maintain or restore fluid balance, pulmonary ventilation and oxygenation, and normal electrolyte balance
What percentage of the air we breathe is composed of oxygen?
21%
What is a potential etiology of Impaired Oral Mucous Membrane?
Fluid volume deficit
What is the process of gas exchange between the individual and the environment?
Respiration
Which of the following nursing diagnoses is related to hypovolemia and/or cardiac dysrhythmias?
Decreased Cardiac Output
What is the movement of air between the atmosphere and the alveoli of the lungs?
Pulmonary ventilation
What is a potential risk associated with calcium shift out of bones into extracellular fluids?
Injury
What is a broad goal of nursing interventions for fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances?
Maintain or restore normal fluid balance
What are the two phases of breathing?
Inspiration and expiration
What is the process of diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and pulmonary capillaries?
Alveolar-capillary gas exchange
Which of the following nursing diagnoses is related to electrolyte imbalance?
Acute Confusion
What is a potential consequence of fluid volume deficit or edema?
Ineffective Tissue Perfusion
What is the primary goal of care for a client with oxygenation problems?
Maintain a patent airway and improve pulmonary ventilation
Which nursing intervention promotes maximum chest expansion in bed-confined clients?
Positioning the client in a semi-Fowler's or high-Fowler’s position
What is a potential risk associated with oxygenation problems?
Skin and tissue breakdown
What is the purpose of turning the client from side to side frequently?
To permit alternate sides of the chest to expand maximally
What is a potential outcome of ineffective breathing pattern?
Fatigue
What is the rationale for encouraging ambulation in clients with oxygenation problems?
To improve ability to participate in physical activities
What is the primary purpose of using room humidifiers?
To prevent mucous membranes from drying and becoming irritated
What is the function of expectorants in treating respiratory problems?
To break up mucus, making it more liquid and easier to expectorate
What is the term for the forceful striking of the skin with cupped hands in respiratory therapy?
Percussion
What is the purpose of using nebulizers in respiratory therapy?
To deliver humidity and medications
What is the purpose of using incentive spirometry in respiratory therapy?
To improve pulmonary ventilation
What is the term for the nursing functions performed according to a physician's order, including percussion, vibration, and postural drainage?
Percussion, vibration, and postural drainage
Evaluate your understanding of nursing assessment, including client compliance with therapy and the balance of fluids, electrolytes, and acids in the body. Test your knowledge of physiologic homeostasis and its dependence on multiple physiologic processes.
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