Pathophysiology Chapter 2-
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Insensible fluid loss refers to water lost through:
A) perspiration only.
B) feces only.
C) perspiration and expiration.
D) urine and feces. - Ans✔✔-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. - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-D
Test Bank Exam Study Guide:
GRADED A+. Questions and
Verified Answers. Latest 2026
Update
Insensible fluid loss refers to water lost through:
A) perspiration only.
B) feces only.
C) perspiration and expiration.
D) urine and feces. - Ans✔✔-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. - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-D
