Fluid Management in Healthcare Quiz

Explore key concepts in fluid management in healthcare. Test your knowledge with questions on fluid intake, electrolyte imbalances, and clinical practices.

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Which of the following is a primary function of fluids in the human body?

Transporting nutrients and oxygen

Providing structural support to organs

Generating electrical impulses for nerve function

Producing hormones for metabolism

What is the recommended daily fluid intake for an average adult according to healthcare guidelines?

2 liters

3 liters

1 liter

500 milliliters

Which condition is characterized by inadequate fluid intake leading to decreased blood volume and blood pressure?

Hypernatremia

Hypertension

Dehydration

Edema

Which of the following is NOT a common method for administering fluids in medical settings?

Intravenous (IV) therapy

Oral rehydration therapy

Subcutaneous injection

Intramuscular injection

Which of the following fluids is commonly used as a maintenance fluid in hospitalized patients?

0.9% saline

5% dextrose in water (D5W)

Ringer's lactate

Albumin solution

What is the medical term for excessive fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity?

Ascites

Peritonitis

Hemoperitoneum

Hepatomegaly

What is the term for the condition characterized by an excess of fluid in the lungs?

Pulmonary edema

Pulmonary embolism

Pneumothorax

Pulmonary fibrosis

What is the term for the process of removing excess fluid and waste from the blood when the kidneys are unable to perform this function adequately?

Hemodialysis

Peritoneal dialysis

Ultrafiltration

Renal biopsy

Which of the following is a potential complication of administering fluids too rapidly via intravenous infusion?

Dehydration

Hypernatremia

Fluid overload

Hypokalemia

#10

What is the term for a sudden drop in blood pressure that occurs when a patient stands up from a lying or sitting position?

Orthostatic hypotension

Hypovolemic shock

Anaphylactic shock

Septic shock

#11

Which of the following parameters is commonly monitored during fluid resuscitation to assess the adequacy of perfusion?

Serum sodium levels

Arterial pH

Urine output

Red blood cell count