EAQ chapter 5 - Pathopysiology Exam Questions Fully Solved Latest Update 2025 Graded A+
Which disorder is likely to develop respiratory alkalosis? - Answers hyperventalation
Which serum sodium level result indicates hyponatremia? - Answers below 135
Which signs, seen in respiratory alkalosis, are known as carpopedal spasms? - Answers muscle spasms in
the fingers and toes
Normal arterial blood pH - Answers 7.35-7.45
Which individual has the highest percentage of total body water (TBW) in relation to body weight? -
Answers new born they have about 70% TBW
Which area has the highest volume of daily fluid loss? - Answers urine
Which cation does aldosterone regulate in a client's body? - Answers sodium
Which term describes a serum sodium concentration below 134 mEq/L? - Answers hyponatremia
Which arterial blood results indicate acidosis? - Answers PH less than 7.35
Which treatment is appropriate for isotonic fluid excess? - Answers administer diuretics
Which system regulates potassium levels? - Answers kidneys
Which statement about hyperchloremia is accurate? - Answers Is an elevation of serum chloride
concentration above 105 mEq/L
Which description includes alterations in calcium, phosphate, and magnesium? - Answers imbalences
electrolyte levels
Which body system requires careful monitoring in both hypokalemia and hyperkalemia? - Answers heart
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? - Answers the child is dehydrated
Which organ regulates bicarbonate reabsorption and regeneration? - Answers kidneys
Which volume of total body water (TBW) is contained in the intracellular space in a healthy adult? -
Answers two-thirds
Which fluid is measured as intake? - Answers water and beverages that the clients drink
Which substances can absorb excessive H+ (acid) or OH- (base) without a significant change in the
plasma pH? - Answers buffers
Which process is responsible for movement of water between the interstitial and intracellular
compartments? - Answers osmosis
Which disorder is likely to develop respiratory alkalosis? - Answers hyperventalation
Which serum sodium level result indicates hyponatremia? - Answers below 135
Which signs, seen in respiratory alkalosis, are known as carpopedal spasms? - Answers muscle spasms in
the fingers and toes
Normal arterial blood pH - Answers 7.35-7.45
Which individual has the highest percentage of total body water (TBW) in relation to body weight? -
Answers new born they have about 70% TBW
Which area has the highest volume of daily fluid loss? - Answers urine
Which cation does aldosterone regulate in a client's body? - Answers sodium
Which term describes a serum sodium concentration below 134 mEq/L? - Answers hyponatremia
Which arterial blood results indicate acidosis? - Answers PH less than 7.35
Which treatment is appropriate for isotonic fluid excess? - Answers administer diuretics
Which system regulates potassium levels? - Answers kidneys
Which statement about hyperchloremia is accurate? - Answers Is an elevation of serum chloride
concentration above 105 mEq/L
Which description includes alterations in calcium, phosphate, and magnesium? - Answers imbalences
electrolyte levels
Which body system requires careful monitoring in both hypokalemia and hyperkalemia? - Answers heart
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? - Answers the child is dehydrated
Which organ regulates bicarbonate reabsorption and regeneration? - Answers kidneys
Which volume of total body water (TBW) is contained in the intracellular space in a healthy adult? -
Answers two-thirds
Which fluid is measured as intake? - Answers water and beverages that the clients drink
Which substances can absorb excessive H+ (acid) or OH- (base) without a significant change in the
plasma pH? - Answers buffers
Which process is responsible for movement of water between the interstitial and intracellular
compartments? - Answers osmosis
