2. The two minerals that occur in the extracellular fluid and regulate water balance are
a. calcium and potassium.
b. sodium and chloride.
c. phosphorus and magnesium.
d. potassium and magnesium.
ANS: B
Sodium and chloride are the two minerals that occur in the extracellular fluid and regulate
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: pp. 135-136 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
3. A person is most likely to have a high body water content if he or she is
a. overweight.
b. underweight.
c. a bodybuilder.
d. sedentary.
ANS: C
An athlete would have a high body water content related to the amount of muscle mass.
Muscle mass contains a relatively large amount of water.
4. The term extracellular fluid includes
a. plasma and tissue secretions.
b. plasma and fluid inside cells.
c. fluid surrounding cells and in beverages.
d. fluid surrounding cells and fluid inside cells.
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6. The hormone responsible for promoting conservation of sodium in the kidney is
a. aldosterone.
b. the antidiuretic hormone.
c. angiotensin.
d. renin.
ANS: A
Aldosterone is produced by the adrenal glands, which trigger the kidneys’ nephrons to
reabsorb sodium. NURSINGTB.COM
7. Mr. J. consumes approximately 1500 mL/day from fluid contained in liquids and foods and
from the metabolism of foods. What percent of his fluid requirement does he meet if he
requires 2400 mL/day?
a. 41%
b. 51%
c. 62%
d. 84%
ANS: C
The intake from liquids, liquids in foods, and metabolism is approximately 1500 mL/day, so
1500 mL ÷ 2400 mL = 62%.
8. Water formed from metabolism comes from
a. that which is contained in foods.
b. moving from compartment to compartment.
c. what is absorbed from gastrointestinal secretions.
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