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The main fluid compartments to maintain homeosta- d
sis are
a. intracellular, interstitial, intra-
articular b intravascular, trans
cellular, interstitial
c. intra-renal, intravascular, intracellular
d. intravascular, interstitial, intracellular
2. Osmolality is best described as a
a. Concentration of solution in terms of
number of particles
b. Concentration of solution in terms of
number of CHO
c. Diffusion across a membrane
d. Hypertonic
3. Insensible fluid losses include: B
a. urine
b. Perspiration
c. bleeding
d. Gastric contents
4. Which patient diagnosis would a nurse not want to a
restrict fluids?
a. Burn victim
b. Congestive heart failure
c. Patient that is taking corticosteroids
d. End stage renal disea
5. Fluid volume excess can be caused by d
a. Excessive intake of sodium
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heart failure
b.cirrhosis of the liver
c. All of these
6. What is a s/sx of fluid volume deficit d
a. Increased skin turgor
b. Copious saliva and nasal secretions
c. Jugular vein distention
d. Dry, mucous membranes
7. The most accurate measure for fluid gain or loss is? b
a. urine specific gravity
b. weight change
c. accurate I & 0
d. ability to take po fluids
8. The typical fluid replacement for the patient with a c
fluid volume deficit is:
a. Dextran
b. 0.45% saline
c. Lactated Ringer's
d. 5% dextrose in 0.45% saline
9. Which of the following are causes of fluid and/or elec- d
trolyte imbalances?
a. Overexertion with exercising
b. Gastric or nasal suctioning & vomiting
c. Burns from a fire accident
d. All of the above
10. What is a major concern with fluid volume deficit? a
a. Orthostatic BP
b. Pulmonary edema