Anatomy Fluids & Electrolyte Balance

Where is the largest volume of body fluids?

• Extracellular

• Intracellular

• Interstitial

Which compartment contains the majority of potassium ions in the body?

• Plasma

• Intracellular

• Interstitial

Which of the following best describes the distribution of sodium ions in the body?

• Mainly in the intracellular fluid

• Mainly in the extracellular fluid

• Evenly distributed between all compartments

Which are routes of fluid output? Select all that apply

• Lungs

• Skin

• Kidneys

• Stomach

• Liver

​ (a)   is the condition where the plasma sodium levels drop too low due increase in water concentration in cells.

• Hyponatremia
• Diabetes

ADH is triggered by ​ (a)   and causes ​ (b)  

• high blood osmolarity
• water reabsorption
• low blood osmolarity
• water secretion

A nurse is reviewing lab reports. The nurse recalls blood plasma is located in which of the following fluid compartments?

• Intracellular fluid (ICF)

• Extracellular fluid (ECF)

• Interstitial fluid

• Intravascular fluid

ADH is created in the:

• Hypothalamus

• Posterior Pituitary Gland

• Brain

• Kidney

Which electrolyte imbalance is characterized by high levels of potassium in the blood?

• Hyponatremia

• Hypokalemia

• Hypernatremia

• Hyperkalemia

What is the main function of the Loop of Henle?

• Filtration of blood

• Reabsorption of water and ions

• Secretion of waste

• Production of urine