F&E General Knowledge

Question 1

What does aldosterone do?

Answer 1

Acts on the kidneys to remove sodium from the renal tubes and return it to the blood

Excretes potassium

Question 2

What does antidiuretic hormone do?

Answer 2

Regulates renal excretion of water but NOT salt

Question 3

How are infants at risk for imbalance?

Answer 3

Ineffective communication (can’t say “I’m thirsty”)
High percentage of water as body weight 
High fluid exchange ratio

Question 4

How are older adults at risk for imbalance?

Answer 4

Decreased sensation of thirst