Fluids and Electrolytes |84 Questions| with Correct Answers

hypothalamus CORRECT ANSWER If there is a greater than normal carbon dioxide level in blood, where are the chemoreceptors located that will respond? 50 to 70% CORRECT ANSWER What is the proportion of water in a normal adult's body weight? potassium (K) CORRECT ANSWER What is the name of the major + ion which is important in the transmission of nerve impulses and cellular enzyme activity? apricots, asparagus, potatoes and bananas CORRECT ANSWER Name some foods that are rich in potassium 30ml/hr. CORRECT ANSWER How much urine must the kidneys produce per hour to adequately remove waste from the body? erratic pulse and marked muscle weakness CORRECT ANSWER What are the symptoms of hypokalemia (low K)? 20% CORRECT ANSWER What amount of adult body fluid loss causes dehydration to become lethal (cause death)? intracellular and extracellular CORRECT ANSWER What are the names of the two primary fluid compartments? fluid in body cells CORRECT ANSWER What is intracellular fluid ? contains all fluids outside the cell membrane CORRECT ANSWER Where is extracellular fluid found?