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10 Cards in this Set
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The approximate fraction of the body weight that is attributed to water is more than: A) two-third B) one-half C) one-fourth D) three-fourths |
One-half |
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A nonelectrolyte is: A) glucose B) calcium C) sodium D) chloride |
Glucose |
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The passive movement of substances across a membrane to achieve equal concentration is known as: A) fluid excretion B) diffusion C) acid-base balance D) neutral charged ions |
Diffusion |
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The shift of calcium excess into the bone creates a condition known as: A) hyperkalemia B) hypervolemia C) hypocalcemia D) hyponatremia |
Hypocalcemia |
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The patient with excess fluid volume will have blood pressure that is: A) lowered B) elevated C) even D) normal |
Elevated |
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Excessive use of salt substitutes can cause an excess of which electrolyte? A) sodium B) potassium C) magnesium D) calcium |
Potassium |
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On the patient’s intake and output record (I&O), continuous tube feeding would be counted as the: A) deficit B) intake C) surplus D) output |
Intake |
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The acid-base balance is regulated by the lungs and the: A) liver B) kidneys C) cerebellum D) electrolytes |
Kidneys |
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An elevated serum pH causes a condition known as: A) acidosis B) equal bicarbonate C) neutral carbonic acid D) alkalosis |
Alkalosis |
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The normal serum pH is: A) 8.15 to 8.35 B) 7.25 to 7.35 C) 8.35 to 8.55 D) 7. 35 to 7.45 |
7.35-7.45 |
