Water and Electrolyte Disorders: Introduction to Total Body Water and Ion Distribution
6 Questions
2 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the total body water as a percentage of body weight?

  • 60% (correct)
  • 70%
  • 80%
  • 50%

Which part of the body contains 2/3rd of the total body water?

  • Intracellular (correct)
  • Intravascular
  • Extracellular
  • Interstitial

What is the main function of sodium?

  • Maintain acid-base balance
  • Produce energy
  • Maintain potassium balance
  • Maintain water balance (correct)

What is the major intracellular cation?

<p>Potassium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is a characteristic symptom of hypovolaemia?

<p>Dry mouth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main components of the management of sodium and volume depletion?

<p>Treat the cause and replace the salt and water deficits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser