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Fluid Electrolyte Balance and Nutritional Needs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following would be expected to cause hyponatremia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excess ADH causes water retention, diluting plasma sodium and leading to hyponatremia.
Question 2 of 5
Calcium's roles in the body include
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcium is essential for bone structure, muscle function, clotting, and cardiac action potentials.
Question 3 of 5
Calcitonin
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcitonin lowers blood calcium by inhibiting bone resorption.
Question 4 of 5
Loss of a large volume of sweat will
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sweat loss reduces plasma volume, increasing osmolality.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is not a buffer system of the body?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NaCl does not buffer pH; it's an electrolyte, not a buffer.