10 Questions
What is the most stable of all body fluids?
Intracellular fluid
Where is the majority of body fluids contained?
Intracellular fluid
Which fluid consists of both interstitial and intravascular components?
Extracellular fluid
Which fluid is quickly lost or gained in response to fluid loss or intake?
Intravascular fluid
What concept is movement of fluid dependent upon?
Osmosis & Osmolarity
What is the major determinant of serum osmolality?
Sodium
What is the formula for calculating serum osmolality?
(2 x sodium level) + (BUN level/3) + (Blood glucose/18)
What is the relationship between serum osmolarity and osmotic pressure?
As serum osmolarity increases, osmotic pressure increases
What is the most likely effect of administering isotonic fluid?
Swelling and edema
What is the relationship between intravenous fluids with high tonicity and serum osmolarity?
High tonicity intravenous fluids tend to cause increasing serum osmolarity
Test your knowledge on fluid balance and imbalances with this Competency Appraisal 2 quiz. Explore the compartments of body fluids, including intracellular and extracellular fluid, interstitial fluid, and intravascular fluid.
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