Question 1

Edema may occur when:

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A)   sodium is retained in the extracellular fluid as a result of increased aldosterone secretion or after serious renal disease such as acute glomerulonephritis.
B)   an increase in capillary blood pressure occurs.
C)   a decrease in the concentration of plasma proteins normally retained in the blood occurs.
D)   all of the above occur.

Question 2

Calcium has an atomic weight of 40,and a valance of +2.A 5 mg% solution would have a milliequivalence of 1.25.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is the formula representing the Starling law of capillaries?

Accepted Answer

A)   (BHP + BCOP)  - (IFCOP + IFHP)  = EFP
B)   (BHP + IFHP)  - (IFCOP + BCOP)  = EFP
C)   (BHP + IFCOP)  - (IFHP + BCOP)  = EFP
D)   None of the above

Question 4

The lungs are a source of water loss for the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If the volume of fluid and electrolyte levels inside and outside the cell remains relatively constant,a condition of homeostasis exists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Too much potassium can be more dangerous than too little potassium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Cerebrospinal fluid is part of the:

Accepted Answer

A)   extracellular fluid because it consists mainly of plasma found in blood vessels and interstitial fluids.
B)   interstitial fluid because it flows inside of cells.
C)   intracellular fluid because it consists mostly of water.
D)   Both B and C are correct.

Question 8

Extracellular fluid has two main functions-providing a relatively constant internal environment for the cells and transporting materials to and from them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The total fluid or water content of the human body ranges from _____ of its total weight.

Accepted Answer

A)   15% to 25%
B)   25% to 45%
C)   45% to 75%
D)   75% to 85%

Question 10

The tonicity of a solution is not important when it is administered subcutaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A decrease in interstitial fluid sodium concentration will cause an immediate increase in interstitial fluid colloid osmotic pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-force that acts to move fluid out of the blood and into the tissue space

Accepted Answer

A)  Osmoreceptors
B)  Electrolyte
C)  Intracellular
D)  Parenteral
E)  ExtracellularF) MilliequivalentG) CationH) AnionI) InterstitialJ) Blood hydrostatic pressureK) Interstitial fluid hydrostatic pressure

Question 13

When a 6% body weight loss occurs because of dehydration,it causes an increase in pulse rate,body temperature,and respiration rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Physiologically,the valence of an electrolyte is more important than the number of particles in a solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The milliequivalent is a measure of the weight of an electrolyte.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Osmoreceptors are cells able to detect an increase in solute concentration in extracellular fluid caused by water loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Angiotensin I and angiotensin II increase the secretion of aldosterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Hypochloremia is frequently linked to cases of potassium loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-surrounding the cell

Accepted Answer

A)  Osmoreceptors
B)  Electrolyte
C)  Intracellular
D)  Parenteral
E)  ExtracellularF) MilliequivalentG) CationH) AnionI) InterstitialJ) Blood hydrostatic pressureK) Interstitial fluid hydrostatic pressure

Question 20

Which of the following two forces tend to move fluid into the blood vessel?

Accepted Answer

A)   Blood hydrostatic pressure and blood colloid osmotic pressure
B)   Blood colloid osmotic pressure and interstitial fluid hydrostatic pressure
C)   Blood hydrostatic pressure and interstitial fluid colloid pressure
D)   Blood colloid pressure and interstitial fluid colloid pressure

Exam 32: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

If the volume of fluid and electrolyte levels inside and outside the cell remains relatively constant,a condition of homeostasis exists.

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The total fluid or water content of the human body ranges from _____ of its total weight.

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Too much potassium can be more dangerous than too little potassium.

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The milliequivalent is a measure of the weight of an electrolyte.

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Physiologically,the valence of an electrolyte is more important than the number of particles in a solution.

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The tonicity of a solution is not important when it is administered subcutaneously.

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Hypochloremia is frequently linked to cases of potassium loss.

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Match each term with its corresponding definition. -force that acts to move fluid out of the blood and into the tissue space

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Which of the following two forces tend to move fluid into the blood vessel?

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Angiotensin I and angiotensin II increase the secretion of aldosterone.

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Extracellular fluid has two main functions-providing a relatively constant internal environment for the cells and transporting materials to and from them.

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Calcium has an atomic weight of 40,and a valance of +2.A 5 mg% solution would have a milliequivalence of 1.25.

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Cerebrospinal fluid is part of the:

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Which of the following is the formula representing the Starling law of capillaries?

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Match each term with its corresponding definition. -surrounding the cell

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Edema may occur when:

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The lungs are a source of water loss for the body.

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When a 6% body weight loss occurs because of dehydration,it causes an increase in pulse rate,body temperature,and respiration rate.

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Osmoreceptors are cells able to detect an increase in solute concentration in extracellular fluid caused by water loss.

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A decrease in interstitial fluid sodium concentration will cause an immediate increase in interstitial fluid colloid osmotic pressure.

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