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Study guide fluid and electrolyte balance
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Study Guide: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Question 1
Question
The most abundant extracellular cation is
Answer
o Na+
o Cl
o K+
o Mg++
Question 2
Question
Electrolyte reactivity is measured is
Answer
o mg/100 L
o milliequivalents
o mEq/L
o both milliequivalents and mEq/L
Question 3
Question
Which of the following mechanisms varies fluid output so that it equals input?
Answer
o antidiuretic device
o aldosterone mechanism
o renin-angiotensin-aldosterone mechanism
o both aldosterone mechanism and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone mechanism
Question 4
Question
Which of the following statement is true?
Answer
o Total body water as a percentage of total body weight does not differ due to age
o Total body water as a percentage of total body weight is approximately 30% in a healthy non-obese
female
o Males that are healthy and non-obese will have 60% of their body weight as water
o Adipose tissue contains less water than bone tissue
Downloaded by Eugene Recto ()
Study guide fluid and electrolyte balance
Mathematical Structures (Arizona State University)
Studocu is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or university
Downloaded by Eugene Recto ()
, lOMoARcPSD|12095589
Study Guide: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Question 1
Question
The most abundant extracellular cation is
Answer
o Na+
o Cl
o K+
o Mg++
Question 2
Question
Electrolyte reactivity is measured is
Answer
o mg/100 L
o milliequivalents
o mEq/L
o both milliequivalents and mEq/L
Question 3
Question
Which of the following mechanisms varies fluid output so that it equals input?
Answer
o antidiuretic device
o aldosterone mechanism
o renin-angiotensin-aldosterone mechanism
o both aldosterone mechanism and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone mechanism
Question 4
Question
Which of the following statement is true?
Answer
o Total body water as a percentage of total body weight does not differ due to age
o Total body water as a percentage of total body weight is approximately 30% in a healthy non-obese
female
o Males that are healthy and non-obese will have 60% of their body weight as water
o Adipose tissue contains less water than bone tissue
Downloaded by Eugene Recto ()