Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Quiz

What is the main function of body water?

• Maintaining bone health

• Regulating body temperature

• Transporting waste material

• Acting as a solvent for essential nutrients

What is the normal range for intracellular fluid (ICF) in the body?

• 45-75%

• 25-35%

• 60-80%

• 80-90%

Which of the following is a cause of Extracellular Fluid Volume Deficit (ECFVD)?

• Renal disorders

• Heart failure

• Excessive sodium intake

• Increased ingestion of high potassium foods

What is the primary electrolyte responsible for cell excitability and muscle contraction?

• Calcium

• Potassium

• Chloride

• Sodium

What is the clinical manifestation of Hypernatremia?

• Hypotension

• Tachypnea

• Weak irregular pulse

• Positive Trousseau's sign

What is the primary treatment for Hypokalemia?

• Consumption of food high in calcium

• Intravenous NaHCO3

• Dietary restriction of potassium

• Administration of hypotonic sodium solution

What is the main cause of Metabolic Acidosis?

• Hypoventilation & excessive CO2 production

• Hyperventilation

• Hypokalemia

• Gastric fluid loss

What is the clinical manifestation of Metabolic Alkalosis?

• Dizziness

• Giddiness

• Syncope

• Tachypnea

What is the primary treatment for Hypercalcemia?

• IV normal saline

• Plicamycin

• Dietary restriction of potassium

• Calcitonin

What is the main function of Magnesium in the body?

• Regulating acid-base balance

• Maintaining bone health

• Distributing body fluids between fluid compartments

• Promoting normal neuromuscular excitability