16 Questions
Which of the following is responsible for regulating the body's fluid composition and volume?
Kidneys, lungs, and endocrine glands
Which imbalance is characterized by an excess of sodium in the body?
Hypernatremia
What is the process by which molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?
Diffusion
Which organ plays a key role in filtering waste products from the blood and maintaining fluid balance in the body?
Kidneys
In which disorder does the heart fail to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs?
Heart failure
Which condition is characterized by a deficiency of potassium in the body?
Hypokalemia
What is the main function of water in the body?
Maintaining body temperature regulation
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting fluid and electrolyte balance in the body?
Race
Where is the smallest division of the extracellular fluid compartment found?
Transcellular space
What is the primary factor leading to movement of molecules in diffusion?
Concentration of solute
Which process involves the movement of fluid through a cell or blood vessel membrane due to hydrostatic pressure difference?
Filtration
What is the primary fluid compartment contained within cells?
Intracellular fluid
Which group typically requires more fluids than adults due to their higher body water content?
Infants and young children
What does adipose tissue contain less of compared to muscle tissue?
Water
What is the primary component of the intravascular space within the body?
Plasma
Which of the following is NOT a process involved in fluid & electrolyte balance?
Osmosis
Test your knowledge on medical-surgical nursing topics including fluids balance, electrolytes balance, respiratory disorders like pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cardiovascular and circulatory functions such as rheumatic fever and heart failure.
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