WorksheetsBioChem-Electrolytes
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 2mins
A substance that conducts an electrical current when dissolved in water is called
catalyst
metalloid
electrolyte
nonelectrolyte
While planning care for elderly individuals, the nurse remembers the elderly are at a higher risk for developing dehydration because they have a(n):
Higher total body water volume
Decreased muscle mass
Increase in thirst
Increased tendency towards developing edema
Which of the following patients is the most at risk for developing hypernatremia? A patient with:
Vomiting
Diuretic use
Dehydration
Hypoaldosteronism
Which electrolyte is an important component of DNA?
Calcium
Sodium
Phosphate
Potassium
Which electrolyte is important in carbon dioxide transport in the blood?
Calcium
Sodium
Phosphate
Chloride
This electrolyte is needed for muscle contraction
Calcium
Sodium
Potassium
None of the Above
Which of the following is NOT a caused of Electrolyte imbalances
Excess Heat
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Sitting more than an hour
This particular electrolyte help maintain fluid balance through Osmosis.
Potassium
Phosphate
Sodium
Hydrogen
Plays an important role in maintaining proper hydration and a major contributor to the osmotic pressure gradient between the ICF and ECF.
Potassium
Chloride
Bicarbonate
Sodium
The symptom/s of having severe imbalances
Fatigue
Confusion
Muscle weakness and cramping
All of the above
