MLT 230 U4 review Exam Questions and
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What are the four clinically Chloride, bicarbonate, and phosphate
important
anions?
What are the four clinically Sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium
important
cations?
What is osmolality? A measurement of how concentrated a
compartment is (the proportion of
solutes-to-
water that is in a compartment's fluid).
How is the concentration of By measuring total CO2
bicarbonate measured?
What are three electrolytes that Magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium
are
affected by hemolysis?
What hormone is involved in the ADH
regulation of osmolality?
, What electrolyte serves as a Magnesium
cofactor
for many enzymes?
Why are potassium results slightly The clotting process releases potassium
higher in serum than plasma? from
platelets resulting in elevated serum levels
if the
platelet count is high.
What are the two major Sodium and chloride
contributors
to osmolality?
What electrolytes are slightly Potassium and phosphorus
elevated after strenous exercise or
during cellular breakdown?
What electrolyte is found primarily Calcium
in
the bones?
What sample types are used for Serum, plasma, urine, sweat (chloride)
electrolyte testing?
What is the most abundant Calcium
electrolyte in the body?
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
What are the four clinically Chloride, bicarbonate, and phosphate
important
anions?
What are the four clinically Sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium
important
cations?
What is osmolality? A measurement of how concentrated a
compartment is (the proportion of
solutes-to-
water that is in a compartment's fluid).
How is the concentration of By measuring total CO2
bicarbonate measured?
What are three electrolytes that Magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium
are
affected by hemolysis?
What hormone is involved in the ADH
regulation of osmolality?
, What electrolyte serves as a Magnesium
cofactor
for many enzymes?
Why are potassium results slightly The clotting process releases potassium
higher in serum than plasma? from
platelets resulting in elevated serum levels
if the
platelet count is high.
What are the two major Sodium and chloride
contributors
to osmolality?
What electrolytes are slightly Potassium and phosphorus
elevated after strenous exercise or
during cellular breakdown?
What electrolyte is found primarily Calcium
in
the bones?
What sample types are used for Serum, plasma, urine, sweat (chloride)
electrolyte testing?
What is the most abundant Calcium
electrolyte in the body?
