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WorksheetsFluid Dynamics Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary function of extracellular fluid (ECF)?
To maintain cell function
To carry oxygen and nutrients to cells
To serve as a medium for excreting waste
To regulate body temperature
Which of the following is an electrolyte?
Urea
Glucose
Sodium
Water
Why is active transport vital?
For maintaining the unique composition of extracellular and intracellular compartments
For creating osmotic pressure
For maintaining fluid in the vascular space
For creating hydrostatic pressure
Samuel is an older adult who is trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. What should be his daily fluid intake unless restricted?
1600 mL
2000 mL
2500 mL
3000 mL
What is the role of renin in the renin-angiotensin system?
It acts on the nephrons to retain sodium
It converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I
It stimulates the release of aldosterone
It inhibits the release of ADH
Which peptide is released from the brain as well as produced by heart cells?
ANP
BNP
CNP
ADH
Which system responds to decreased extracellular fluid volume by releasing renin?
Antidiuretic hormone system
Renin-angiotensin system
Thyroid hormone system
Atrial natriuretic peptide system
During a nursing class, Folicia was explaining the carbonic acid-bicarbonate system. She asked, 'What happens in acidosis according to this system?'
Bicarbonate is depleted
Carbonic acid is depleted
Sodium is increased
Potassium is increased
During a nursing class, Sophia learns about the body's response to an acidic serum pH. What happens in this scenario?
Kidneys excrete bicarbonate
Kidneys conserve additional bicarbonate
Lungs excrete carbon dioxide
Liver produces more bile
What is the serum pH level for alkalosis?
Below 7.35
Above 7.45
Exactly 7.00
Between 7.35 and 7.45
What is the significance of a PCO2 level between 35 to 45 mmHg?
Abnormal pH is not respiratory related
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Metabolic acidosis
What is the role of hypotonic fluids in IV therapy?
Remain in the intravascular compartment
Pull body water out of the intravascular compartment
Pull body water into the intravascular compartment
Increase blood sugar levels
Maya is a nurse preparing IV fluids for a patient. Which of the following is a hypertonic fluid?
0.45% NaCl (1/2 normal saline)
Lactated Ringers (LR)
D5 0.45% NaCl (D5 ½ NS)
Butterfly IVs
A nurse who needs to draw blood from a patient quickly and efficiently. What type of IV should she use?
For long-term medication administration
For short-term access and blood draws
For oral medication delivery
For subcutaneous injections
During a clinical skills class, Harper noticed that a non-vesicant solution was seeping into the surrounding tissues of a patient's arm. What is the term for this occurrence?
Phlebitis
Septicemia
Infiltration
Catheter embolus
