Fluid & Electrolyte Balance

Pressure that is due to albumin in the bloodstream

• Hydrostatic Pressure

• Oncotic Pressure

• Osmotic Pressure

• Hydrolic Pressure

Which of the following electrolytes is found in the highest concentrations in the intracellular fluid (ICF)?

• Sodium

• Calcium

• Potassium

• Magnesium

Which of the following increase sodium and water retention by the kidneys?

• Bicarbonate

• Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH)

• Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)

• Aldosterone

A patient experiencing Hypokalemia will have which symptoms (select 2 that apply)

• Prolonged P-R Interval

• Lethargy

• Palpitations

• Widened QRS Interval

A high level of extracellular Na+ will result in which of the following?

• Low water level in extracellular fluid

• High movement of fluid from extracellular to intracellular spaces

• High water retention in extracellular fluid

• Low osmotic pressure

For a patient experiencing metabolic acidosis, the body will compensate by

• Secreting aldosterone

• Hyperventilating

• Retaining CO2 in the lungs

• Excreting H+ through the kidneys

Sodium is the major electrolyte in which fluid compartment?

• Intravascular

• Interstitial

• Extracellular

• Intracellular

How many potassium ions are pumped in and how many sodium ions are pumped out?

• 2 K pumped in for every 3 Na pumped out

• 2 K pumped in for every 1 Na pumped out

• 2 K pumped in for every 2 Na pumped out

• 3 K pumped in for every 3 Na pumped out

A patient has a pH of 7.89, a PCO2 of 32 and a HCO3 of 25. What condition is this patient experiencing?

• Metabolic Acidosis

• Metabolic Alkalosis

• Respiratory Acidosis

• Respiratory Alkalosis

A patient's bloodwork returns with a (Ca++) level of 7mg/dL. What symptoms would you expect to see?

• Chvostek's Sign

• Shortened QT interval

• Muscle Weakness

• Nausea & Vomiting