10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a role of water in the body?
Regulation of body temperature
What is the main function of electrolytes in the body?
Acid–base balance
Which of the following imbalances is characterized by an excess of fluid in the body?
Fluid Volume Excess (FVE)
What is the nursing role in relation to fluid and electrolyte balance?
Help prevent and treat imbalances
Why is it important for nurses to understand the physiology of fluid and electrolyte balance?
To anticipate, identify, and respond to possible imbalances
Which of the following is a role of water in the body?
Transport of nutrients and wastes to and from cells
What is the term for an excess of fluid in the body?
Fluid Volume Excess (FVE)
Which of the following imbalances is characterized by a low level of sodium in the blood?
Hyponatremia
What is the term for a low level of potassium in the blood?
Hypokalemia
What is the main function of electrolytes in the body?
Neuromuscular activity
Test your knowledge on fluid and electrolyte imbalances in adult care nursing. This quiz covers topics such as fluid volume deficit and excess, hyponatremia and hypernatremia, hypokalemia and hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia, and body fluid composition and role. Challenge yourself and prepare to plan effective care for patients with these imbalances.
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