Practice Question
Which transport mechanism involves cellular energy?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Active transport
Rationale:
Active transport requires cellular energy (ATP) to move substances against a concentration gradient.
Unlike diffusion, osmosis, or filtration, this mechanism is used to move ions like sodium and potassium where higher concentration already exists.
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What is the normal range of serum calcium in adults?
Answer Choices:
A. 3.10 to 4.10 mg/dL
B. 555 to 665 mg/dL
C. 8.50 to 10.50 mg/dL
D. 1341 to 1461 mg/dL
Lena Mason, who has diabetes, is admitted in a stuporous condition. Her blood gases show a pH of 7.33, PaC02 of 40 mm Hg, and HC03- of 20 mEq/L. What type of acid-base imbalance does this patient have?
Answer Choices:
A. Metabolic alkalosis, uncompensated
B. Respiratory alkalosis, uncompensated
C. Respiratory acidosis, uncompensated
D. Metabolic acidosis, uncompensated
The nurse points out that electrolytes are essential for health. Nonelectrolytes include:
Answer Choices:
A. Amino acids
B. Magnesium
C. Phosphates
D. Glucose
Which patient is at the highest risk for dehydration?
Answer Choices:
A. Elderly patient with fever and nausea and vomiting
B. Teenager who has intentionally limited fluid intake to avoid weight gain
C. Young patient with diarrhea
D. Infant who has a fever
A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas (ABG) results of a client. The client's ABGs are:pH 7.6PaC02 40 mm HgHC03 32 mEq/LWhich of the following acid-base conditions should the nurse identify the client is experiencing?
Answer Choices:
A. Metabolic alkalosis
B. Metabolic acidosis
C. Respiratory alkalosis
D. Respiratory acidosis
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4