HONDROS NUR160 EXAM 2 Questions with Correct Answers

HONDROS NUR160 EXAM 2 Questions with Correct Answers Name the process that keeps fluids in balance - Answer-Homeostasis Intake must equal output to maintain what? - Answer-Homeostasis Fluid intake is regulated by what mechanism? - Answer-Thirst Mechanism Name the receptors in the hypothalamus that measures the concentration of blood that can signal the sensation of thirst. - Answer-Osmoreceptors What is the daily intake and output of water? - Answer-2500 mL A condition in which the liquid portion of the blood (plasma) is too low. - Answer-Hypovolemia A condition in which the liquid portion of the blood (plasma) is too high - Answer-Hypervolemia Decreased blood pressure and an increased heart rate is a sign of what fluid imbalance? - Answer-Hypovolemia High blood pressure, edema, skin weeping, and an increased heart rate are signs of what fluid imbalance? - Answer-Hypervolemia Fluid within cells - Answer-intracellular Fluid outside cells - Answer-extracellular Fluid within blood vessels - Answer-intravascular Fluid in tissues (between cells or in body spaces) - Answer-Interstitial Plasma is an example of what type of fluid? - Answer-Intravascular Lymph, cerebrospinal fluid, intraocular fluid, gastrointestinal secretions, urine, perspiration, and exudates are examples of what type of fluid? - Answer-Interstitial A substance that develops a electrical charge when it dissolves in water. - Answer-Electrolyte 1 liter of fluid equals how many kilograms? - Answer-1 kg 1 liter of fluid equals how many pounds? - Answer-2.2 lbs Urine specific gravity measures what? - Answer-Urine concentration A urine specific gravity MORE THAN 1.030 would indicate what two things? - Answer-Concentrated Urine and Dehydration