NMBI Nutrition and Fluid Balance

Question 1

What is the recommended daily fluid intake for an average adult in good health?

Accepted Answer

2.0–2.5 litres

Answer

1.0–1.5 litres

Answer

1.5–2.0 litres

Answer

3.0–3.5 litres

Question 2

Which electrolyte plays the PRIMARY role in regulating extracellular fluid volume?

Accepted Answer

Sodium

Answer

Potassium

Answer

Calcium

Answer

Magnesium

Question 3

A patient's fluid balance chart shows an input of 2,400 ml and an output of 3,100 ml over 24 hours. How would you document this?

Accepted Answer

Negative balance of 700 ml

Answer

Positive balance of 700 ml

Answer

Positive balance of 3,100 ml

Answer

Neutral balance

Question 4

Which clinical sign is MOST indicative of moderate dehydration in an adult patient?

Accepted Answer

Decreased skin turgor

Answer

Bradycardia

Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Bounding pulse

Question 5

The Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) is used in Irish healthcare to screen for which condition?

Accepted Answer

Malnutrition risk

Answer

Obesity

Answer

Electrolyte imbalance

Answer

Vitamin D deficiency

Question 6

Which type of nutritional support delivers nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

Total parenteral nutrition

Answer

Enteral nutrition

Answer

Nasogastric feeding

Answer

Oral supplementation

Question 7

A nurse is caring for a patient with hyponatraemia. Which serum sodium level confirms this diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Below 135 mmol/L

Answer

Below 145 mmol/L

Answer

Above 145 mmol/L

Answer

Above 135 mmol/L