Electrolyte Imbalances and Fluid Balance Quiz

Sodium regulates osmotic pressure and water balance.

Hyponatremia is a deficit of sodium in the blood.

Normal serum potassium levels range from 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L.

Metabolic alkalosis is associated with excessive vomiting.

Hypercalcemia is an excess of calcium in the blood.

Dehydration is characterized by inadequate water intake or excessive water loss.

Aldosterone regulates potassium levels.

Hyperkalemia is an excess of potassium in the blood.

Sodium is the primary extracellular cation.

Hypokalemia is associated with muscle weakness and cardiac arrhythmias.

Potassium is the primary intracellular cation.

Excess aldosterone production is commonly associated with hypokalemia.

Tetany is a manifestation of severe hypocalcemia.

Parathyroid hormone regulates calcium levels.

Excessive loss of bicarbonate causes metabolic acidosis.

RAAS promotes vasoconstriction and sodium retention to increase blood volume.

An excess of hydrogen ions in the blood causes metabolic acidosis.