Chapter 5 Test Questions with All
Complete Solutions.
Which percentage of body weight is total body water in a normal adult male? - Answer 60%
Which term describes the following (see diagram — swollen feet with fingerprint indents)? -
Answer Pitting edema present
Which substances can absorb excessive H+ (acid) or OH- (base) without a significant change in
the plasma pH? - Answer Buffers
Which statement regarding weight is correct? - Answer 1 liter of water weighs 2.2lb (1kg)
Which condition is evident in a child who has been vomiting for 2 days and is found to have a
rapid pulse, dry mouth, decreased skin elasticity, and irritability? - Answer The child is
dehydrated
Which area has the highest volume of daily fluid loss? - Answer Urine
Which finding would indicate a normal arterial blood pH? - Answer 7.4
Which term describes fluid located within the cells? - Answer Intracellular
Which condition is associated with a high arterial blood pH? - Answer An alkaline condition
Which fluid is measured as intake? - Answer Water and other beverages that the client
drinks
Which system regulates potassium levels? - Answer The kidnets
Which alteration is represented by the diagram (see picture — RBC, body cell, neuron have H2O
leaving)? - Answer Hypertonic
Which condition results from inadequate intake of dairy products and green leafy vegetables? -
Answer Hypocalcemia
Which action is appropriate for an edematous leg? - Answer Apply compression stockings
, Which serum sodium level results indicates hyponatremia? - Answer Below 135 mEq/L
Which description includes alterations in calcium, phosphate, and magnesium? - Answer
Imbalances electrolyte levels
Which substance in the body is the most acidic? - Answer Gastric juices
Which organ regulates bicarbonate reabsorption and regeneration? - Answer Kidneys
Which process is responsible for movement of water between interstitial and intracellular
compartments? - Answer Osmosis
Which arterial blood results indicate acidosis? - Answer PH less than 7.35
Which electrolyte is closely associated with water? - Answer Sodium
Which condition would lead to the development of respiratory acidosis? - Answer
Hypoventilation
Which signs, seen in respiratory alkalosis, are known as carpopedal spasms? - Answer
Muscle spasms in the fingers and toes
Which term describes a serum sodium concentration below 134 mEq/L? - Answer
Hyponatremia
Which term describes a serum potassium concentration of 5.6 mEq/L? - Answer
Hyperkalemia
Which ion has a higher concentration in extracellular fluid than in intracellular fluid? - Answer
Sodium
Which rationale explains the need to closely monitor older adults for dehydration? - Answer
Older adults have a reduced ability to regular sodium and water balance
Which cation does aldosterone regulate in a client's body? - Answer Sodium
Complete Solutions.
Which percentage of body weight is total body water in a normal adult male? - Answer 60%
Which term describes the following (see diagram — swollen feet with fingerprint indents)? -
Answer Pitting edema present
Which substances can absorb excessive H+ (acid) or OH- (base) without a significant change in
the plasma pH? - Answer Buffers
Which statement regarding weight is correct? - Answer 1 liter of water weighs 2.2lb (1kg)
Which condition is evident in a child who has been vomiting for 2 days and is found to have a
rapid pulse, dry mouth, decreased skin elasticity, and irritability? - Answer The child is
dehydrated
Which area has the highest volume of daily fluid loss? - Answer Urine
Which finding would indicate a normal arterial blood pH? - Answer 7.4
Which term describes fluid located within the cells? - Answer Intracellular
Which condition is associated with a high arterial blood pH? - Answer An alkaline condition
Which fluid is measured as intake? - Answer Water and other beverages that the client
drinks
Which system regulates potassium levels? - Answer The kidnets
Which alteration is represented by the diagram (see picture — RBC, body cell, neuron have H2O
leaving)? - Answer Hypertonic
Which condition results from inadequate intake of dairy products and green leafy vegetables? -
Answer Hypocalcemia
Which action is appropriate for an edematous leg? - Answer Apply compression stockings
, Which serum sodium level results indicates hyponatremia? - Answer Below 135 mEq/L
Which description includes alterations in calcium, phosphate, and magnesium? - Answer
Imbalances electrolyte levels
Which substance in the body is the most acidic? - Answer Gastric juices
Which organ regulates bicarbonate reabsorption and regeneration? - Answer Kidneys
Which process is responsible for movement of water between interstitial and intracellular
compartments? - Answer Osmosis
Which arterial blood results indicate acidosis? - Answer PH less than 7.35
Which electrolyte is closely associated with water? - Answer Sodium
Which condition would lead to the development of respiratory acidosis? - Answer
Hypoventilation
Which signs, seen in respiratory alkalosis, are known as carpopedal spasms? - Answer
Muscle spasms in the fingers and toes
Which term describes a serum sodium concentration below 134 mEq/L? - Answer
Hyponatremia
Which term describes a serum potassium concentration of 5.6 mEq/L? - Answer
Hyperkalemia
Which ion has a higher concentration in extracellular fluid than in intracellular fluid? - Answer
Sodium
Which rationale explains the need to closely monitor older adults for dehydration? - Answer
Older adults have a reduced ability to regular sodium and water balance
Which cation does aldosterone regulate in a client's body? - Answer Sodium
