Exam 3: The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

A major determinant of the resting membrane potential necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses is the ratio between:

It is true that natriuretic peptides:

At the arterial end of capillaries,fluid moves from the intravascular space into the interstitial space because the:

Match the electrolytes with the corresponding descriptions.Terms may be used more than once. -Regulates osmolality in the extracellular fluid (ECF)space.

Venous obstruction is a cause of edema because of an increase in which pressure?

Match the electrolytes with the corresponding descriptions.Terms may be used more than once. -Changes in hydrogen ion concentration affect this electrolyte.

A third of the body's fluid is contained in the extracellular interstitial fluid spaces that include: (Select all that apply.)

Which statements regarding total body water (TBW)are true? (Select all that apply.)

An excessive use of magnesium-containing antacids and aluminum-containing antacids can result in:

The electrolyte imbalance hypokalemia exhibits which clinical manifestations? (Select all that apply.)

The existence of hyperkalemia is likely to result in which changes to a person's electrocardiogram (ECG)?

Thirst activates osmoreceptors by an increase in which blood plasma?

A patient's blood gases reveal the following findings: pH,7.3; bicarbonate (HCO₃)27 mEq/L; carbon dioxide (CO₂),58 mm Hg.What is the interpretation of these gases?

Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure results in edema because of:

What mechanism can cause hypernatremia?

It is true that when insulin is administered:

Dehydration can cause which result? (Select all that apply.)

It is true that Kussmaul respirations indicate:

Causes of hyperkalemia include:

Infants are most susceptible to significant losses in total body water because of an infant's: