Question

1. dehydration is

a. difficulty swallowing.
b. a decrease in the amount of water in the body.
c. the swelling of body tissues with water.
d. the backward flow of food from the stomach into the mouth.

1. edema is

a. difficulty swallowing.
b. a decrease in the amount of water in body tissues.
c. the swelling of body tissues with water.
d. the backward flow of food from the stomach into the mouth.

1. the doctor ordered “encourage fluids” for a patient. which action is incorrect?

a. record the persons intake.
b. place an npo sign above the persons bed.
c. offer a variety of fluids.
d. keep fluids within the persons reach.

1. when do patients and residents need fresh drinking water?

a. every day
b. every 8 hours
c. every shift and whenever the pitcher is empty
d. with each meal and at bedtime

1. intake and output are totaled

a. every 2 hours.
b. every 4 hours.
c. at the end of the shift.
d. at least once during an 8 - hour shift.

1. a patients coffee cup holds 250 ml. the person did not drink all the coffee. you measure that 75 ml coffee remain. how much did the person drink?

a. 100 ml
b. 200 ml
c. 175 ml
d. 125 ml

1. the amount of fluid taken in (intake) and the amount of fluid lost (output) should be equal to maintain balance.

a. true
b. false

Explanation:

1. La déshydratation est définie comme une diminution de la quantité d'eau dans le corps.
2. L'oedème est la gonflement des tissus corporels en raison de l'accumulation d'eau.
3. Placer un signe NPO (nil par voie orale) est incorrect si le médecin a ordonné d'encourager la prise de liquides.
4. Les patients ont besoin d'eau potable fraîche à chaque changement de service et chaque fois que le pichet est vide.
5. L'entrée et la sortie des liquides sont totalisées à la fin du service.
6. On calcule la quantité de café bu en soustrayant la quantité restante de la capacité totale du verre.
7. Pour maintenir l'équilibre hydrique, l'entrée et la sortie des liquides doivent être égales.

Answer:

1. B. a decrease in the amount of water in the body.
2. C. the swelling of body tissues with water.
3. B. Place an NPO sign above the person's bed.
4. C. Every shift and whenever the pitcher is empty
5. C. at the end of the shift.
6. C. 175 mL
7. A. True