Fluid, Electrolyte, Acid-Base Balance

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The appropriate fraction of body weight that is attributed to water is more than: one-fourth, one half, two-thirds, three-fourths

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one half

Front

A nonelectrolyte is: Sodium, chloride, Glucose, Calcium

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Glucose

Front

The passive movement of substances across a membrane to achieve equal concentration is known as:

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diffusion

Front

The normal serum pH is: 7.25 to 7.35, 7.35 to 7.45, 8.15 to 8.35, 8.35 to 8.55

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7.35 to 7.45

Front

An elevated serum pH causes a condition known as:

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alkalosis

Front

The acid-base balance is regulated by the lungs and the:

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kidneys

Front

The shift of calcium excess into the bone creates a condition known as:

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hypocalcemia

Front

The patient with excess fluid volume will have blood pressure that is:

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elevated

Front

Excessive use of potassium containing salt substitutes can cause an excess of which electrolyte?

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Potassium

Front

On the patient's intake and output record (I&O), continuous tube feeding would be counted as the:

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Intake