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,Physiologic pH is maintained around 7.4 because carbonic acid
and bicarbonate exist in a ratio of: - Answer: 1/20


1. Long-term potassium deficits increase the risk of: - Answer:
Cardiac Dysrhythmia


1. A 19-year-old male presents to his physician complaining of
restlessness, muscle cramping, and diarrhea. Lab tests reveal
that he is hyperkalemic. The severity of his condition is not
related to what factor? - Answer: Age of symptom onset


1. Which of the following conditions is the most significant risk
factor for developing hypernatremia? - Answer: Diarrhea


1. A 10-year-old male is brought to the ER because he is
incoherent and semiconscious. The CT scan reveals that he is
suffering from cerebral edema. This type of edema is referred
to as: - Answer: Localized Edema


1. Which of the following conditions would likely not increase
permeability in the capillaries? - Answer: Low blood glucose

,1. Which of the following buffer pairs is considered the major
renal buffering system? - Answer: HPO4/NH3


1. Which of the following conditions is commonly associated
with metabolic acidosis? - Answer: Hyperventilation


A 42-year-old female has findings of muscle spasms and cardiac
abnormalities. Laboratory tests indicate that she is
hypocalcemic. Which of the following occurrences is the most
likely cause of her condition? - Answer: Recent blood
administration


1. The most likely EKG finding in the patient whose lab results
indicate hypokalemia is: - Answer: Shallow T wave


1. The nurse admits a 1 week old newborn to the pediatric unit
with a likely medical diagnosis of severe dehydration due to
feeding intolerance and vomiting. Which physical findings are
probable? - Answer: Sunken fontanels, increased heart rate,
dry mucus membranes


1. The percentage of total body water of a 70 kilogram male is
about: - Answer: 60%

, 1. An early sign of respiratory acidosis includes all except: -
Answer: Tremors


1. Water movement from the capillaries into the tissues is most
likely determined by: - Answer: Plasma oncotic pressure


1. A 25 year old woman reports edema in her lower legs and
feet after a shift standing as a grocery clerk. The likely cause of
this edema is: - Answer: Venous obstruction


1. The nurse caring for an elderly patient with congestive heart
failure(CHF) is discussing wound care for his recent leg injury.
The nurse accurately teaches the following finding, important
for the patient to understand: - Answer: Avoid edema in the
legs, as it slows wound healing


The most commonly found cation in the intracellular fluid of
the body is: - Answer: Potassium


1. The following elements in plasma move readily across the
capillary membrane except: - Answer: Protein

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