Osmosis and Clinical Solutions Quiz
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What is the definition of Osmotic Fragility Test?

  • The ability of RBCs to resist hemolysis when put in hypertonic solution
  • The ability of WBCs to resist hemolysis when put in hypotonic solution
  • The ability of RBCs to resist hemolysis when put in hypotonic solution (correct)
  • The ability of RBCs to resist hemolysis when put in isotonic solution

    • What is the main effect of administering hypertonic solutions?

  • No effect on intracellular volume
  • Expanding intracellular volume
  • Causing cells to rupture
  • Decreasing intracellular volume (correct)

    • Which solution is used in cases of salt and water depletion, such as vomiting and diarrhea?

  • Hypertonic saline
  • Glucose 5%
  • Distilled water
  • Isotonic saline (NaCl) 0.9% (correct)

    • What is the osmotic concentration of plasma generally compared to?

    <p>300 mosm/L (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of administering hypotonic solutions?

    <p>Expanding intracellular volume (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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