Intake and output

Question 1

How do you calculate intake and output?

Answer 1

Recording all the fluid that goes into the patient and all the fluid that leaves the body

Question 2

What could too much input indicate?

A. Fluid volume deficit
B. Fluid volume overload
C. Drainage from wounds or suction

Answer 2

B. Fluid volume overload

Question 3

What could 3000 in and 1000 out indicate?

A. Fluid excess
B. Fluid deficit

Answer 3

A. Fluid excess

Question 4

What could 1000 in and 3000 out indicate?

A. Fluid excess
B. Fluid deficit

Answer 4

B. Fluid deficit

Question 5

An incontinent patient is asking about the appropriate fluid intake. What should the nurse tell her?

A. Limit fluid
B. Drink thickened beverages
C. Do not limit fluid
D. Kegal exercises

Answer 5

C. Do not limit fluid

Question 6

What is expected in intake and output calculation?

Answer 6

Normal conditions the intake should equal output in 24 hours

Question 7

Is blood an example of intake or output?

Answer 7

Output

Question 8

Are IV fluids an example of intake or output?

Answer 8

Intake