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BioChem-Electrolytes

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A substance that conducts an electrical current when dissolved in water is called

a)

catalyst

b)

metalloid

c)

electrolyte

d)

nonelectrolyte

2.

While planning care for elderly individuals, the nurse remembers the elderly are at a higher risk for developing dehydration because they have a(n):

a)

Higher total body water volume

b)

Decreased muscle mass

c)

Increase in thirst

d)

Increased tendency towards developing edema

3.

Which of the following patients is the most at risk for developing hypernatremia? A patient with:

a)

Vomiting

b)

Diuretic use

c)

Dehydration

d)

Hypoaldosteronism

4.

Which electrolyte is an important component of DNA?

a)

Calcium

b)

Sodium

c)

Phosphate

d)

Potassium

5.

Which electrolyte is important in carbon dioxide transport in the blood?

a)

Calcium

b)

Sodium

c)

Phosphate

d)

Chloride

6.

This electrolyte is needed for muscle contraction

a)

Calcium

b)

Sodium

c)

Potassium

d)

None of the Above

7.

Which of the following is NOT a caused of Electrolyte imbalances

a)

Excess Heat

b)

Vomiting

c)

Diarrhea

d)

Sitting more than an hour

8.

This particular electrolyte help maintain fluid balance through Osmosis.

a)

Potassium

b)

Phosphate

c)

Sodium

d)

Hydrogen

9.

Plays an important role in maintaining proper hydration and a major contributor to the osmotic pressure gradient between the ICF and ECF.

a)

Potassium

b)

Chloride

c)

Bicarbonate

d)

Sodium

10.

The symptom/s of having severe imbalances

a)

Fatigue

b)

Confusion

c)

Muscle weakness and cramping

d)

All of the above