Fluid Balance

Question 1

Surgical hypoparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, and malabsorption are also causes of hypocalcemia.

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

Which of the following blood types is considered the universal donor?

Answer 2

Type O

Question 3

The Which of the following electrolyte imbalances occurs when the sodium in the extracellular fluid is below 135 mEq/L?

Answer 3

Hyponatremia

Question 4

Cells that are surrounded by this type of fluid in the intravascular space will swell and possibly burst.

Answer 4

Hypotonic solution

Question 5

Acidosis occurs when there is a lack of H ions or a gain of base (bicarbonate) and the pH exceeds 7.45.

Answer 5

FALSE

Question 6

Which of the following accounts for about 30% of the total body water?

Answer 6

Extracellular fluid

Question 7

Which of the following pH findings would indicate the presence of acidosis?

Answer 7

7.3

Question 8

Lactated Ringer’s intravenous solution contains multiple electrolytes in about the same concentrations as found in plasma.

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

Arterial blood gases are laboratory tests commonly used to determine the adequacy of oxygenation and ventilation, as well as in the assessment and treatment of acid–base imbalance.

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

Major electrolytes found inside cells include potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium.

Answer 10

TRUE