Electrolyte Imbalances and Fluid Balance Quiz

Test your understanding of electrolyte physiology with questions on sodium, potassium, calcium, and more. Perfect for healthcare professionals and students!

#1

Which electrolyte is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and water balance in the body?

Sodium
Potassium
Calcium
Chloride
#2

What condition is characterized by a deficit of sodium in the blood?

Hypernatremia
Hyponatremia
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
#3

What is the normal range for serum potassium levels in adults?

3.5-5.0 mEq/L
135-145 mEq/L
8.5-10.5 mg/dL
1.5-2.5 mmol/L
#4

Which of the following conditions is associated with metabolic alkalosis?

Excessive vomiting
Diabetes insipidus
Renal failure
Addison's disease
#5

What is the term for a condition characterized by an excess of calcium in the blood?

Hypercalcemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypernatremia
Hypokalemia
#6

Which of the following conditions is characterized by inadequate water intake or excessive water loss?

Hyperkalemia
Dehydration
Hyponatremia
Hypernatremia
#7

Which hormone plays a key role in regulating potassium levels in the body?

Insulin
Cortisol
Aldosterone
Thyroxine
#8

What is the term for a condition characterized by an excess of potassium in the blood?

Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Hypernatremia
Hyponatremia
#9

What is the primary extracellular cation in the body?

Potassium
Sodium
Magnesium
Calcium
#10

Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with muscle weakness and cardiac arrhythmias?

Hypernatremia
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypocalcemia
#11

What is the primary intracellular cation in the body?

Potassium
Sodium
Magnesium
Calcium
#12

Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with excess aldosterone production?

Hypernatremia
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypocalcemia
#13

Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of severe hypocalcemia?

Tetany
Hypertension
Hyperreflexia
Hypoglycemia
#14

Which hormone is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood?

Insulin
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Thyroxine
Aldosterone
#15

What is the condition called when there is an excessive loss of bicarbonate from the body?

Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
#16

What is the primary action of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in response to decreased blood volume?

Increases sodium excretion
Decreases aldosterone secretion
Promotes vasoconstriction and sodium retention
Reduces ADH secretion
#17

What is the term for a condition characterized by an excess of hydrogen ions in the blood?

Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis

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