Pathophysiology Chapter 2- Test Bank Questions and Answers 2024

Insensible fluid loss refers to water lost through: A) perspiration only. B) feces only. C) perspiration and expiration. D) urine and feces. - C When the osmotic pressure of the blood is elevated above normal, water would shift from the: A) blood into the cells. B) interstitial compartment into the cells. C) interstitial compartment into the blood. D) cells into the interstitial compartment. - C Which of the following would result from a deficit of plasma proteins? A) Increased osmotic pressure B) Decreased osmotic pressure C) Increased hydrostatic pressure D) Decreased hydrostatic pressure - B Which of the following would cause edema? A) Decreased capillary hydrostatic pressure B) Increased capillary osmotic pressure C) Decreased capillary permeability D) Increased capillary permeability - D Which of the following would likely be related to an elevated hematocrit reading? A) Fluid excess B) Fluid deficit C) Increased sodium level D) Decreased erythrocytes - B Which of the following is a typical sign of dehydration? A) Rapid, strong pulse B) Low hematocrit C) Increased urine output D) Rough oral mucosa - D