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Which of the following is NOT a major electrolyte?
Which of the following is NOT a major electrolyte?
Which of the following is a symptom of hyponatremia?
Which of the following is a symptom of hyponatremia?
Which of the following is the normal range for serum potassium (K+) level?
Which of the following is the normal range for serum potassium (K+) level?
Which of the following is NOT an electrolyte?
Which of the following is NOT an electrolyte?
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Which fluid compartment contains fluid within a cell?
Which fluid compartment contains fluid within a cell?
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What is the normal range for chloride levels in the blood?
What is the normal range for chloride levels in the blood?
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Why is maintaining homeostasis important for the body?
Why is maintaining homeostasis important for the body?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of severely dehydrated patients?
Which of the following is a characteristic of severely dehydrated patients?
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Which of the following is a sign of excess fluid volume?
Which of the following is a sign of excess fluid volume?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of pitting edema?
Which of the following is a characteristic of pitting edema?
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Which of the following is the second most abundant electrolyte to potassium (K+)?
Which of the following is the second most abundant electrolyte to potassium (K+)?
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What is the primary function of magnesium in the body?
What is the primary function of magnesium in the body?
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Which hormone controls the rate of magnesium excretion through the kidneys?
Which hormone controls the rate of magnesium excretion through the kidneys?
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What is the process by which water and solutes move across a membrane from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure?
What is the process by which water and solutes move across a membrane from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure?
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Which electrolyte is the most abundant in extracellular fluid?
Which electrolyte is the most abundant in extracellular fluid?
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Which electrolyte is mainly found in the intracellular fluid?
Which electrolyte is mainly found in the intracellular fluid?
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Which electrolyte is responsible for regulating osmotic pressure between fluid compartments and helps in regulating acid-base balance?
Which electrolyte is responsible for regulating osmotic pressure between fluid compartments and helps in regulating acid-base balance?
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Which electrolyte is mainly concentrated in the bones and teeth, and plays a role in promoting transmission of nerve impulses, regulating muscle contraction and relaxation, and clotting?
Which electrolyte is mainly concentrated in the bones and teeth, and plays a role in promoting transmission of nerve impulses, regulating muscle contraction and relaxation, and clotting?
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Which organ triggers the sensation of thirst in response to increased plasma osmolality?
Which organ triggers the sensation of thirst in response to increased plasma osmolality?
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What is the usual volume of urine in a healthy adult?
What is the usual volume of urine in a healthy adult?
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What are the primary routes of fluid loss from the body?
What are the primary routes of fluid loss from the body?
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What is the recommended fluid requirement for older adults based on ideal body weight?
What is the recommended fluid requirement for older adults based on ideal body weight?
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Which of the following is responsible for maintaining the osmolality of intracellular fluid (ICF)?
Which of the following is responsible for maintaining the osmolality of intracellular fluid (ICF)?
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Which of the following is NOT a main regulator of fluid balance adjustments?
Which of the following is NOT a main regulator of fluid balance adjustments?
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Which of the following is the primary function of the nephron?
Which of the following is the primary function of the nephron?
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Which hormone is responsible for increasing the reabsorption of sodium and decreasing the reabsorption of potassium in the kidney tubules?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing the reabsorption of sodium and decreasing the reabsorption of potassium in the kidney tubules?
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Which of the following is the normal range for serum sodium (Na+) level?
Which of the following is the normal range for serum sodium (Na+) level?
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Which of the following electrolytes is responsible for regulating muscle contraction and relaxation, and plays a role in promoting transmission of nerve impulses?
Which of the following electrolytes is responsible for regulating muscle contraction and relaxation, and plays a role in promoting transmission of nerve impulses?
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Which of the following is a symptom of hypercalcemia?
Which of the following is a symptom of hypercalcemia?
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of hypokalemia?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of hypokalemia?
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Which electrolyte is responsible for the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins, storage and use of intracellular energy, and neural transmission?
Which electrolyte is responsible for the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins, storage and use of intracellular energy, and neural transmission?
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What is the primary function of the sodium pump?
What is the primary function of the sodium pump?
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What is the process by which water and solutes move across a membrane from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration?
What is the process by which water and solutes move across a membrane from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration?
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What is the primary function of the nephron?
What is the primary function of the nephron?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of fluid imbalances in the elderly?
Which of the following is a characteristic of fluid imbalances in the elderly?
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What is the primary cause of cellular dehydration in older adults?
What is the primary cause of cellular dehydration in older adults?
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Which of the following is a possible cause of acute fluid deficits in older adults?
Which of the following is a possible cause of acute fluid deficits in older adults?
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What is the recommended fluid requirement for older adults based on ideal body weight?
What is the recommended fluid requirement for older adults based on ideal body weight?
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Which of the following is responsible for maintaining the osmolality of extracellular fluid (ECF)?
Which of the following is responsible for maintaining the osmolality of extracellular fluid (ECF)?
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Which of the following is NOT a hormone that affects fluid volume?
Which of the following is NOT a hormone that affects fluid volume?
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Which of the following is the primary function of the glomerulus in the nephron?
Which of the following is the primary function of the glomerulus in the nephron?
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Which of the following hormones is responsible for increasing the reabsorption of water in the kidney tubules?
Which of the following hormones is responsible for increasing the reabsorption of water in the kidney tubules?
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Which of the following is NOT an electrolyte?
Which of the following is NOT an electrolyte?
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What is the primary function of magnesium in the body?
What is the primary function of magnesium in the body?
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Which fluid compartment contains fluid outside the cell?
Which fluid compartment contains fluid outside the cell?
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What is the normal range for chloride levels in the blood?
What is the normal range for chloride levels in the blood?
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Which of the following is the primary electrolyte responsible for regulating body fluid volumes, muscular activity, nerve impulse conduction, and acid-base balance?
Which of the following is the primary electrolyte responsible for regulating body fluid volumes, muscular activity, nerve impulse conduction, and acid-base balance?
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Which of the following electrolytes is primarily found in the intracellular fluid and is essential for normal membrane excitability and transmitting nerve impulses?
Which of the following electrolytes is primarily found in the intracellular fluid and is essential for normal membrane excitability and transmitting nerve impulses?
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Which of the following electrolytes is responsible for regulating osmotic pressure between fluid compartments and helps in regulating acid-base balance?
Which of the following electrolytes is responsible for regulating osmotic pressure between fluid compartments and helps in regulating acid-base balance?
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Which of the following electrolytes is mainly concentrated in the bones and teeth, and plays a role in promoting transmission of nerve impulses, regulating muscle contraction and relaxation, and clotting?
Which of the following electrolytes is mainly concentrated in the bones and teeth, and plays a role in promoting transmission of nerve impulses, regulating muscle contraction and relaxation, and clotting?
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Which of the following skin characteristics is indicative of severe fluid volume deficit?
Which of the following skin characteristics is indicative of severe fluid volume deficit?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of excess fluid volume?
Which of the following is a characteristic of excess fluid volume?
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What is the term used to describe the condition where the skin remains depressed after pressure is applied with a fingertip?
What is the term used to describe the condition where the skin remains depressed after pressure is applied with a fingertip?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of severe dehydration?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of severe dehydration?
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What is the term used to describe the process of pinching the skin over the sternum, inner aspects of the thighs, and forehead to assess skin turgor?
What is the term used to describe the process of pinching the skin over the sternum, inner aspects of the thighs, and forehead to assess skin turgor?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of sodium excess?
Which of the following is a characteristic of sodium excess?
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