Nursing 110 Exam 4 Questions and
Correct Answers: Fluid and Electrolytes
acidosis - Answer-condition characterized by a proportionate excess of hydrogen ions in the
extracellular fluid, in which the pH falls below 7.35
Alkalosis - Answer-condition, characterized by a proportionate lack of hydrogen ions in the extracellular
fluid concentration, in which the pH exceeds 7.45
antibody - Answer-immunoglobin produced by the body in response to a specific antigen
Antigen - Answer-foreign material capable of inducing a specific immune response
Dehydration - Answer-decreased water volume in the tissues
edema - Answer-accumulation of fluid in extracellular spaces
electrolytes - Answer-substance capable of breaking into ions and developing an electric charge when
dissolved in solution
, Extracellular fluid (ECF) - Answer-fluid outside the cells; includes intravascular and interstitial fluids
accounting for about 30% of the total body water or 20% of the adults body weight
two major areas: the intravascular and interstitial compartments
Intracellular fluid (ICF) - Answer-fluid within the cell; synonym for cellular fluid
constituting about 70% of the total body water or 40% of the adults body weight
Hypercalcemia - Answer-excessive calcium in the blood
Changes in ECG and mental status changes
Flutter/palpating
Hyperkalemia - Answer-high levels of potassium in the blood
ECG changes and dysrhythmias
*Always think HEART with K
Hypermagnesemia - Answer-excess of magnesium in the extracellular fluid
Changes in ECG and mental status changes
Hypernatremia - Answer-high sodium
Correct Answers: Fluid and Electrolytes
acidosis - Answer-condition characterized by a proportionate excess of hydrogen ions in the
extracellular fluid, in which the pH falls below 7.35
Alkalosis - Answer-condition, characterized by a proportionate lack of hydrogen ions in the extracellular
fluid concentration, in which the pH exceeds 7.45
antibody - Answer-immunoglobin produced by the body in response to a specific antigen
Antigen - Answer-foreign material capable of inducing a specific immune response
Dehydration - Answer-decreased water volume in the tissues
edema - Answer-accumulation of fluid in extracellular spaces
electrolytes - Answer-substance capable of breaking into ions and developing an electric charge when
dissolved in solution
, Extracellular fluid (ECF) - Answer-fluid outside the cells; includes intravascular and interstitial fluids
accounting for about 30% of the total body water or 20% of the adults body weight
two major areas: the intravascular and interstitial compartments
Intracellular fluid (ICF) - Answer-fluid within the cell; synonym for cellular fluid
constituting about 70% of the total body water or 40% of the adults body weight
Hypercalcemia - Answer-excessive calcium in the blood
Changes in ECG and mental status changes
Flutter/palpating
Hyperkalemia - Answer-high levels of potassium in the blood
ECG changes and dysrhythmias
*Always think HEART with K
Hypermagnesemia - Answer-excess of magnesium in the extracellular fluid
Changes in ECG and mental status changes
Hypernatremia - Answer-high sodium
