Chapter 24 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Chapter 24  Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which of these terms refers to the maintenance of the body’s internal environment within narrow limits?
a.
homeostasis
c.
diffusion
b.
osmosis
d.
elimination

ANS: A
Homeostasis is the maintenance of the body’s internal environment within narrow limits. Homeostasis relies on osmosis, diffusion, and elimination to maintain the internal environment.

PTS: 1 DIF: Knowledge REF: White (2010)

2. The smallest unit of chemical structure that cannot be altered by chemical change is called:
a.
an element
c.
a molecule
b.
an atom
d.
a compound

ANS: B
An atom is the smallest unit of chemical structure. It cannot be altered by chemical change.

PTS: 1 DIF: Knowledge REF: White (2010)

3. Compounds that decompose into ions in water are called:
a.
isotopes
c.
molecules
b.
atoms
d.
electrolytes

ANS: D
Electrolytes are compounds that decompose or break down into separate ions when placed in water.

PTS: 1 DIF: Knowledge REF: White (2010)

4. Which of these terms refers to electrically charged ions present in both intracellular and extracellular fluids?
a.
electrolytes
c.
particles
b.
molecules
d.
solutes

ANS: A
Electrolytes are electrically charged ions (cations or anions) that are present in both intracellular and extracellular fluids.

PTS: 1 DIF: Knowledge REF: White (2010)

5. Which of these terms describes negatively charged particles within the body?
a.
anions
c.
electrolytes
b.
cations
d.
elements

ANS: A
There are two types of ions. Anions are negatively charged particles, while cations are positively charged particles.

PTS: 1 DIF: Knowledge REF: White (2010)