38 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign associated with imbalances in fluids and electrolytes?
Increased urine volume
Which of the following mechanisms is responsible for water/fluid loss?
Excretion
Which fluid compartment is NOT part of the extracellular compartment?
Lymphatic fluid
Which of the following is responsible for the movement of water and solutes from the blood into urine?
Secretion
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?
Producing red blood cells
What is the normal glomerular filtration rate (GFR) for women?
120 mL/min/1.73m²
What is the total amount of filtrate formed by all the nephrons in both kidneys per minute?
130 mL/min
Which formula is commonly used to estimate kidney function?
Cockcroft-Gault formula
What is the formula for calculating estimated creatinine clearance (eCrCL)?
eCrCL (mL/min) = (140-age)/(scr mg/dl)* 0.85 (only if female)
Which electrolyte is responsible for maintaining cell integrity, neuromuscular activity, and regulating endocrine secretory activities?
Calcium (Ca2+)
What are the signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia?
Agitation, headache, muscle cramps
Which of the following is responsible for the movement of water and solutes from the urine back into the blood stream?
Reabsorption
What is the average total body water (TBW) in liters for an average person?
42 liters
What percentage of total body water (TBW) is made up by the extracellular volume?
1/3%
Which of the following is responsible for transport across the capillary wall along with vesicular transport?
Diffusion
What is the role of ion channels in passive transport?
They open or close in response to environmental signals
What is the main electrolyte responsible for maintaining cell integrity, neuromuscular activity, and regulating endocrine secretory activities?
Potassium
What is the main function of the kidneys?
Regulate serum pH
What is the normal glomerular filtration rate (GFR) for women?
120 mL/min/1.73m²
What is the net movement of fluid near the midpoint of the capillary?
No net movement
Which of the following formulas is commonly used to estimate kidney function?
Cockcroft-Gault formula
Which of the following electrolytes is responsible for maintaining cell integrity, neuromuscular activity, and regulating endocrine secretory activities?
Calcium
What is the formula for calculating estimated creatinine clearance (eCrCL)?
(140-age)/(scr mg/dl)* 0.85
Which of the following signs and symptoms are associated with hypercalcemia?
All of the above
Which of the following signs and symptoms are associated with hypocalcemia?
All of the above
Which of the following is responsible for the movement of water and solutes from the blood into urine?
Glomerulus
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?
Producing insulin
Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign associated with imbalances in fluids and electrolytes?
Seizures, Vomiting, Hypernatremia
What is the normal glomerular filtration rate (GFR) for women?
73 mL/min
Which fluid compartment is NOT part of the extracellular compartment?
Intracellular fluid
Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign associated with imbalances in fluids and electrolytes?
Headache
Which of the following is responsible for the movement of water and solutes from the blood into urine?
Kidney
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism responsible for water/fluid loss?
Excretion
Which of the following is responsible for maintaining cell integrity, neuromuscular activity, and regulating endocrine secretory activities?
Calcium
What are the signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia?
Headache
What is the role of the kidneys in fluid homeostasis?
Regulate water reabsorption
Which fluid compartment is NOT part of the extracellular compartment?
Lymph
Which of the following is a systemic marker that could give insight into fluid homeostasis?
Blood volume
Test your knowledge on clinical signs associated with imbalances in fluids and electrolytes. Learn about symptoms such as abdominal distention, headache, and changes in urine volume. Explore the impact of fluid and electrolyte imbalances on various body systems.
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