NCM 103 quiz

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NCM 103 Nursing Knowledge Quiz

Test your understanding of essential nursing concepts with the NCM 103 quiz! This quiz covers a range of topics from electrolyte balance to the physiological responses of the body, providing an opportunity to enhance your knowledge base.

Topics include acid-base balance, urinary health, and gastrointestinal assessments.
Designed for students and professionals in nursing or healthcare fields.

36 Questions9 MinutesCreated by CaringNurse32

1. The physician has ordered IV replacement of potassium for a patient with severe hypokalemia. The nurse would administer this:

A. By rapid bolus

B. Diluted in 100 cc over 1 hr

Diluted in 10cc over 10 mins

D. IV push

2. Normal venous blood pH ranges from:

A. 6.8 to 7.2

B. 7.31 to 7.41

C. 7.35-7.45

D. 6.9 to 8

3. Respiratory regulation of acids and bases involves:

A. Hydrogen

B. Hydroxide

C. Oxygen

D. Carbon dioxide

4. Osmotic pressure is created through the process of:

A. Osmosis

B.Diffusion

C. Filtration

D. Capillary dynamics

5. The nurse would analyze an arterial pH of 7.46 as indicating:

A. Acidosis

B. Alkalosis

C. Homeostasis

D. neutrality

Clients should be taught that repeatedly ignoring the sensation of needing to defecate could result in which of the following?

Constipation

Diarrhea

Incontinence

Hemorrhoids

A nurse educator on a medical unit is reviewing factors that increase the risk of urinary tract infections with a group of assistive personnel. Which of the following should be included in the review? Select all that apply.

Having sexual intercourse on a frequent basis

Lowering of testosterone levels

Wiping from front to back

The location of the vagina in relation to the anus

Undergoing frequent catheterization

Mr. T is nervous about a colonoscopy scheduled for tomorrow. The nurse describes the test by explaining that it allows which of the following?

Visual examination of the esophagus and stomach

Visual examination of the large intestine

Radiographic examination of the large intestine

Fluoroscopic examination of the small intestine

Lee Angela’s lab test just revealed that her chloride level is 96 mEq/L. As a nurse, you would interpret this serum chloride level as:

High

low

Within normal range

High normal

In the extracellular fluid, chloride is a major

Compound

Ion

Anion

Cation

Caused by retention of C02 in the lungs.

An uncontrolled compulsion to consume enormous amount of food and them expel it by self-induced vomiting.

Voiding two or more times at night.

A condition where unused muscles decreases in size, lost strength and normal function.

The most abundant cation intracellular

A hormone secreted by pancreas that enhances the transport of glucose to the cell.

Is a body temperature below the lower limit of normal.

Permanent shortening of muscles.

Occurs when the blood ph increases above 7.45.

A balance of fluids, electrolytes, and acid bases maintained in the body.

An excess fluid volume both intravascular and interstitial space

Characterized by a prolonged inability of or refusal to eat, rapid weight loss and emaciation of a person who continue to believe they are fat.

A caloric intake in excess of daily energy requirements

Voiding that is either painful and difficult.

An opening through the abdominal wall into the stomach.

Refers to the passage of liquid feces and an increase frequency of defecation.

Mass collection of hardened stool in the folds of rectum.

Is the temperature of deep tissues of the body.

Is the maximum movement that is possible for a joint.

Give 2 categories of Minerals

Macrominerals

Microminerals

CHON

Carbohydrates

A patient’s urine is cloudy, is amber, and has an unpleasant odor. What problem may this information indicate that requires the nurse to make a focused assessment?

Urinary retention

Urinary tract infection

Ketone bodies in the urine

High urinary calcium level

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