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

A patient is admitted to the hospital with dehydration. For which signs or symptoms would the healthcare professional assess? (Select all that apply.)

A patient has a history of excessive use of magnesium-containing antacids and aluminum-containing antacids. What lab value does the healthcare professional correlate to this behavior?

A patient is admitted with hyponatremia. For which clinical manifestations would the healthcare professional assess? (Select all that apply.)

Thirst activates osmoreceptors following an increase in which blood plasma component?

A patient's electrocardiogram (ECG) shows tall, peaked T waves. What lab value or assessment would the healthcare professional correlate with this finding?

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

An imbalance of potassium can produce which dysfunctions? (Select all that apply.)

The pathophysiologic process of edema is related to which mechanism?

During acidosis, the body compensates for the increase in serum hydrogen ions by shifting hydrogen ions into the cell in exchange for which electrolyte?

When changes in total body water are accompanied by proportional changes in electrolytes, what type of alteration occurs?

A healthcare professional just administered a large dose of insulin to a patient. Which electrolyte value should the professional monitor as a priority?

Why does increased capillary hydrostatic pressure result in edema?

A patient in the hospital has hypernatremia. What condition should the healthcare professional assess for?

A patient's serum potassium level is 2.7 mEq/L. Which clinical manifestations does the healthcare professional assess for? (Select all that apply.)

A healthcare professional is caring for four patients. Which patient should the professional assess for hypermagnesemia as a priority?

Why are infants most susceptible to significant losses in total body water?

Low plasma albumin causes edema as a result of a reduction in which pressure?

A patient has a serum sodium level of 165 mEq/L. The healthcare professional explains that the clinical manifestations of confusion, convulsions, cerebral hemorrhage, and coma are caused by what mechanism?

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

Why is insulin used to treat hyperkalemia?