fluid & electrolytes

Question 1

______________ is the dominant caton that helps maintain osmotic balance in the ECF

Answer 1

sodium

Question 2

If the level of bicarbonate ions increases, the level of chloride ions:

Answer 2

decreases

Question 3

In a post-operative patient who has a chloride imbalance, you would expect to see a change in the electrolyte:

Answer 3

sodium

Question 4

A primary cause of hyperkalemia is:

Answer 4

renal failure

Question 5

The most significant effect of serum potassium alterations is:

Answer 5

cardiac disrhythmias

Question 6

______________ is a common cause of hypokalemia?

Answer 6

diarrhea