Question 1

Middle-aged adults are at the greatest risk for dehydration caused by diarrhea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

With slight variation,the amount of extracellular fluid equals the amount of intracellular fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The compound sodium chloride is an electrolyte.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Proteins are considered negative ions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match the term with its correct definition.
-Blood sodium level below 136 mEq/L

Accepted Answer

A) Hyperkalemia 
B) Hyponatremia 
C) Hypocalcemia 
D) Hypernatremia 
E) Hypercalcemia
F)Hypokalemia 
A) Hyperkalemia 
B) Hyponatremia 
C) Hypocalcemia 
D) Hypernatremia 
E) Hypercalcemia
F)Hypokalemia

Question 6

The water-pushing forces in the capillary are highest at the venous end of the capillary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The main water-pushing force in the blood capillaries is

Accepted Answer

A)  blood pressure 
B)  sodium in the blood plasma 
C)  sodium in the interstitial fluid 
D)  protein in the blood plasma 
A)  blood pressure 
B)  sodium in the blood plasma 
C)  sodium in the interstitial fluid 
D)  protein in the blood plasma

Question 8

Plasma proteins are the main water-pushing force in the blood capillaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match the term with its correct definition.
-Blood sodium level of more than 145 mEq/L

Accepted Answer

A) Hyperkalemia 
B) Hyponatremia 
C) Hypocalcemia 
D) Hypernatremia 
E) Hypercalcemia
F)Hypokalemia 
A) Hyperkalemia 
B) Hyponatremia 
C) Hypocalcemia 
D) Hypernatremia 
E) Hypercalcemia
F)Hypokalemia

Question 10

The hormone that reduces the amount of water in the body is

Accepted Answer

A)  ADH 
B)  aldosterone 
C)  ANH 
D)  both a and b above 
A)  ADH 
B)  aldosterone 
C)  ANH 
D)  both a and b above

Question 11

Adults have less water per pound of body weight than do infants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain the mechanism by which aldosterone can help maintain fluid homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

Aldosterone is a hormone produced by the

Question 13

Explain the impact of body fat,gender,and age on the amount of water per pound in the body.

Accepted Answer

The impact of body fat, gender, and age

Question 14

In the blood,the total number of negative ions equals the total number of positive ions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

One of the first signs of dehydration is the reduction in the production of saliva.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The most abundant negative ion in the blood is chloride.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-The two examples of these are extracellular and intracellular

Accepted Answer

A) Intracellular fluid 
B) Interstitial fluid 
C) Plasma 
D) ADH 
E) ANH
F)Electrolyte
G)Capillary blood pressure
H)Plasma proteins
I)Dehydration
J)Overhydration
K)Anions
L)Aldosterone
M)Extracellular fluid
N)Edema
O)Fluid compartments
P)Cations 
A) Intracellular fluid 
B) Interstitial fluid 
C) Plasma 
D) ADH 
E) ANH
F)Electrolyte
G)Capillary blood pressure
H)Plasma proteins
I)Dehydration
J)Overhydration
K)Anions
L)Aldosterone
M)Extracellular fluid
N)Edema
O)Fluid compartments
P)Cations

Question 18

Men tend to have less water per pound of body weight than do women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which electrolyte is important in hemoglobin production?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sodium 
B)  Iodine 
C)  Iron 
D)  Chloride 
A)  Sodium 
B)  Iodine 
C)  Iron 
D)  Chloride

Question 20

ANH is made by the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Middle-aged adults are at the greatest risk for dehydration caused by diarrhea.

With slight variation,the amount of extracellular fluid equals the amount of intracellular fluid.

The compound sodium chloride is an electrolyte.

Proteins are considered negative ions.

Match the term with its correct definition. -Blood sodium level below 136 mEq/L

The water-pushing forces in the capillary are highest at the venous end of the capillary.

The main water-pushing force in the blood capillaries is

Plasma proteins are the main water-pushing force in the blood capillaries.

Match the term with its correct definition. -Blood sodium level of more than 145 mEq/L

The hormone that reduces the amount of water in the body is

Adults have less water per pound of body weight than do infants.

Explain the mechanism by which aldosterone can help maintain fluid homeostasis.

Explain the impact of body fat,gender,and age on the amount of water per pound in the body.

In the blood,the total number of negative ions equals the total number of positive ions.

One of the first signs of dehydration is the reduction in the production of saliva.

The most abundant negative ion in the blood is chloride.

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -The two examples of these are extracellular and intracellular

Men tend to have less water per pound of body weight than do women.

Which electrolyte is important in hemoglobin production?

ANH is made by the heart.

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