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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient receiving peritoneal dialysis. The patient suddenly

A. The nurse should

B. assess peritoneal dialysate return.

C. check the patient's blood sugar.

D. evaluate the patient's neurological status.

Correct Answer: evaluate the patient's neurological status.

Question 2 of 5

Which statement accurately describes buffering activities of the respiratory system?

A. The respiratory system can react to changes in pH within seconds by modifying the rate and depth of breathing.

B. When the pH of arterial blood increases, the respiratory system is reflexively triggered to decrease the depth and rate of breathing.

C. The respiratory system can only buffer against increases in arterial [H+].

D. The respiratory system can only counteract changes in pH that result from nonrespiratory causes.

Correct Answer: The respiratory system can react to changes in pH within seconds by modifying the rate and depth of breathing.

Question 3 of 5

Thiamine deficiency leads to which disease?

A. Rickets

B. Jaundice

C. Beriberi

D. Scurvy

Correct Answer: Beriberi

Question 4 of 5

Salt is iodized to prevent?

A. Marasmus

B. Goitre

C. Pellagra

D. Anaemia

Correct Answer: Goitre

Question 5 of 5

Which condition can lead to metabolic alkalosis?

A. Diarrhea

B. Excessive vomiting

C. Hyperventilation

D. Hypoventilation

Correct Answer: Excessive vomiting

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