Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances Questions and Answers Already Passed
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Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances
Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances
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How does hyperkalemia affect the heart’s electrical activity?
A) Hyperkalemia slows down the heart rate
B) Hyperkalemia causes arrhythmias
C) Hyperkalemia increases heart rate
D) Hyperkalemia has no effect on the heart ra...
Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances
Questions and Answers Already Passed
How does hyperkalemia affect the heart’s electrical activity?
A) Hyperkalemia slows down the heart rate
✔✔B) Hyperkalemia causes arrhythmias
C) Hyperkalemia increases heart rate
D) Hyperkalemia has no effect on the heart rate
How does dehydration impact sodium concentration in the blood?
A) Dehydration dilutes sodium concentration
✔✔B) Dehydration increases sodium concentration
C) Dehydration has no effect on sodium concentration
D) Dehydration decreases sodium concentration
What is a primary symptom of hypocalcemia?
A) Muscle spasms
✔✔B) Muscle cramps and twitching
C) Bone loss
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,D) Increased heart rate
How does vomiting contribute to electrolyte imbalance?
A) Vomiting increases sodium levels
✔✔B) Vomiting leads to the loss of sodium, potassium, and chloride
C) Vomiting has no effect on electrolyte balance
D) Vomiting increases potassium levels
How does the body regulate calcium levels in the blood?
A) Through the kidneys alone
✔✔B) Through a balance of calcium intake and bone resorption
C) Through the liver
D) Through muscle contraction
How does hypernatremia affect the body?
A) It causes low blood pressure
✔✔B) It leads to water retention and hypertension
C) It causes hypoglycemia
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,D) It has no effect on blood pressure
How does hypomagnesemia affect muscle function?
A) It causes muscle hyperactivity
✔✔B) It causes muscle weakness and cramps
C) It improves muscle strength
D) It has no effect on muscles
What is the primary cause of hyperkalemia in renal failure?
A) Excessive sodium retention
✔✔B) Inability to excrete potassium
C) Increased potassium intake
D) Excessive use of potassium supplements
How does acidosis affect potassium levels?
A) It causes potassium to move from the blood into cells
✔✔B) It causes potassium to move from cells into the blood
C) It has no effect on potassium levels
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, D) It causes potassium to be excreted
How does chloride assist in maintaining acid-base balance?
A) It neutralizes calcium ions
✔✔B) It helps maintain the body's pH by balancing acids and bases
C) It stores energy
D) It transports glucose
What effect does potassium have on nerve impulse transmission?
A) Potassium decreases nerve impulses
✔✔B) Potassium is essential for nerve impulse transmission
C) Potassium has no effect on nerve impulses
D) Potassium prevents nerve impulses from occurring
How does aldosterone affect sodium and potassium balance?
A) It promotes sodium excretion and potassium retention
✔✔B) It promotes sodium retention and potassium excretion
C) It has no effect on sodium or potassium
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