Exam 25: Water,Electrolyte,and Acid-Base Balance

Excess diuresis is most likely to cause

Hyperkalemia refers to an increase in the blood levels of which ion?

K⁺

Hypoventilation is most likely to cause

Hyperventilation is most likely to cause

Which hormone causes the kidneys to retain sodium and to excrete potassium?

Which of the following is most likely to develop in a patient who hypoventilates because of a chronic respiratory disease,such as emphysema?

Which of the following acts as a base?

Which group is incorrect?

Which of the following anions buffers H⁺?

Which of the following is descriptive of normal saline?

Which of the following is most likely to occur when output exceeds intake?

Most body water is located within which space?

Which fluid compartment is located between the cells and is also called tissue fluid?

More than 99% of this cation is stored in the bones and teeth.

Which condition stimulates Kussmaul respirations?

Which of the following is most likely to develop in an anxious hyperventilating patient?

A patient is admitted with severe emphysema and a PO? of 85.He also has a blood pH of 7.25 and a serum bicarbonate of 40.Which of the following is the accurate description?

Which hormone stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb calcium and to excrete phosphate?

Poor skin turgor is most indicative of