PathoPhysiology
ChaPter 2- test Bank
Q&a 2026
, PathoPhysiology
ChaPter 2- test Bank
Q&a 2026
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
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ChaPter 2- test Bank
Q&a 2026
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
Which of the following terms refers to a combination of decreased circulating blood volume
combined with excess fluid in a body cavity?
A) Dehydration
B) Third-spacing
ChaPter 2- test Bank
Q&a 2026
, PathoPhysiology
ChaPter 2- test Bank
Q&a 2026
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
, PathoPhysiology
ChaPter 2- test Bank
Q&a 2026
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
Which of the following terms refers to a combination of decreased circulating blood volume
combined with excess fluid in a body cavity?
A) Dehydration
B) Third-spacing
