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What is the main reason why an infant, especially one born prematurely, has a higher amount of body fluid compared to an elderly person?
What is the main reason why an infant, especially one born prematurely, has a higher amount of body fluid compared to an elderly person?
- Lower body fat percentage
- Greater metabolic rate (correct)
- Higher lean body mass
- Less water retention
Why do females tend to have less body fluid compared to males?
Why do females tend to have less body fluid compared to males?
- They have a lower metabolic rate
- They have a lower sweat rate
- They have a higher percentage of body fat (correct)
- They have a higher percentage of lean body mass
What happens to the body's fluid content when it is exposed to excess heat?
What happens to the body's fluid content when it is exposed to excess heat?
- The body's metabolic rate slows down
- The sympathetic nervous system is suppressed
- The body loses more water through sweat (correct)
- The body retains more water
What is the term used to describe the normal distribution of fluid in the body?
What is the term used to describe the normal distribution of fluid in the body?
What is the weight of 1 liter of water?
What is the weight of 1 liter of water?
What is the best indicator of fluid status?
What is the best indicator of fluid status?
What happens when there is decreased secretion of aldosterone?
What happens when there is decreased secretion of aldosterone?
What is the primary function of the parathyroid gland?
What is the primary function of the parathyroid gland?
What is the location of the thirst center?
What is the location of the thirst center?
What is the estimated daily fluid volume requirement for an adult?
What is the estimated daily fluid volume requirement for an adult?
What is the balance between fluid intake and output in a healthy person?
What is the balance between fluid intake and output in a healthy person?
What is one of the elements for assessing fluid balance and hydration status?
What is one of the elements for assessing fluid balance and hydration status?
What is the primary function of the kidneys in maintaining homeostasis?
What is the primary function of the kidneys in maintaining homeostasis?
How do the lungs contribute to maintaining homeostasis?
How do the lungs contribute to maintaining homeostasis?
What is the role of the hypothalamus in maintaining homeostasis?
What is the role of the hypothalamus in maintaining homeostasis?
What is the effect of aldosterone on the body?
What is the effect of aldosterone on the body?
What would happen if the heart's pumping action fails?
What would happen if the heart's pumping action fails?
What is the normal creatinine level in females?
What is the normal creatinine level in females?
What is the role of the posterior pituitary in maintaining homeostasis?
What is the role of the posterior pituitary in maintaining homeostasis?
Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances?
Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances?
What is the primary organ responsible for maintaining fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance?
What is the primary organ responsible for maintaining fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance?
Which of the following medications can contribute to fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances?
Which of the following medications can contribute to fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances?
What can decreased blood flow to the kidneys due to cardiovascular disease lead to?
What can decreased blood flow to the kidneys due to cardiovascular disease lead to?
Which of the following diseases can affect acid-base balance?
Which of the following diseases can affect acid-base balance?
What is a common symptom of fluid volume excess?
What is a common symptom of fluid volume excess?
What is the main purpose of monitoring weight and vital signs in patients with fluid volume excess?
What is the main purpose of monitoring weight and vital signs in patients with fluid volume excess?
What is edema typically most apparent in?
What is edema typically most apparent in?
What is the purpose of measuring the circumferences of extremities in patients with edema?
What is the purpose of measuring the circumferences of extremities in patients with edema?
What is the expected effect of placing a patient in Fowler's position?
What is the expected effect of placing a patient in Fowler's position?
What is the purpose of restricting dietary sodium in patients with fluid volume excess?
What is the purpose of restricting dietary sodium in patients with fluid volume excess?
