Lesson 2 Quiz Ch. 2 and 4
Proportion of blood to body weight in an adult males's body
10%
Proportion of water to body weight to be expected in a healthy male adult
60%
Normal pH
7.4
Effect on blood serum when excessive lactic acid accumulates in the body
Bicarbonate ion levels decrease
Phosphate in not a major component in
Blood clotting
Primary control of serum Na+ levels
Aldosterone
Hypercalcemia
Calcium level in your blood is above normal
Common effect of both hypokalemia and hyperkalemia
Cardiac arrythmias
the two ions most important for acid-base balance in the body
Cl- and HCO3-
Result from a deficit of plasma proteins
Decreased osmotic pressure
Common cause of hyponatremia
Excessive sweating
Control center for thirst is located in
Hypothalamus
Decreased circulating blood volume and excess fluid in a body can lead to
Hypovolemia
Strenuous physical exercise on a hot day is likely to result
Hypovolemia
Manifestation of respiratory alkalosis
Increased nervous system irritability
Atrial natriuretic peptide
It is secreted by heart muscle cells, it helps to control water and sodium balance
Direct effect of acidosis are manifested primarily in the functioning of the
Nervous System
Insensible fluid loss refers to water lost through
Perspiration only
Hypokalemia refers to a condition in which the serum has very low level of this ion
Potassium
Acid-base imbalance results from impaired expiration due to emphysema
Respiratory acidosis
Correct sequence of events when ketoacids increase in the blood of a diabetic patient
Serum bicarbonate decreases, serum pH decreases, Respiration increases, PCO2 decreases, urine pH increases, serum pH increases
Buffer systems
Sodium-bicarbonate acid, phosphate, hemoglobin, protein
When the osmotic pressure of the blood is elevated above normal water would shift from
The interstitial compartment into the cells
Hypovolemia
a decreased volume of circulating blood in the body
What is the effect on blood serum when excessive lactic acid accumulates in the body? a. Bicarbonate ion levels decrease b. Bicarbonate ion levels increase c. Carbonic acid levels increase d. pH increases
a. Bicarbonate ion levels decrease
Which of the following causes tetany? Select one: a. Increased permeability of nerve membranes due to low serum calcium b. Excess calcium ions in skeletal muscle due to excess parathyroid hormone (PTH) c. Excess calcium ions inside somatic nerves as a result of neoplasms d. Increased stimulation of the nerves in the cerebral cortex
a. Increased permeability of nerve membranes due to low serum calcium
Which of the following is the primary cation in the extracellular fluid? Select one: a. Sodium b. Potassium c. Calcium d. Iron
a. Sodium
What is the role of nociceptors? They are: Select one: a. pain receptors that are stimulated by thermal, chemical, or physical means. b. spinal nerves that conduct impulses from specific areas of the skin. c. responsible for the state of arousal with pain. d. useful in localizing pain to a specific area of the body.
a. pain receptors that are stimulated by thermal, chemical, or physical means.
Hyperkalemia
abnormally elevated level of potassium in the blood
In the blood and extracellular fluids, hypernatremia refers to
an excess sodium level
Which of the following is the primary control of serum Na+ levels? Select one: a. ADH b. Aldosterone c. Serum H+ levels d. serum K+ levels
b. Aldosterone
Which of the following is a common cause of hyponatremia? a. Loss of the thirst mechanism b. Excessive sweating c. Excessive aldosterone secretion d. Prolonged period of rapid, deep respirations
b. Excessive sweating
Hypocalcemia causes weak cardiac contractions because: Select one: a. permeability of nerve membranes increases. b. insufficient calcium ions are available for muscle contraction. c. low phosphate ion levels prevent muscle contraction. d. excessive amounts of calcium are stored in cardiac muscle.
b. insufficient calcium ions are available for muscle contraction.
Ibuprofen is classified as an NSAID and is particularly useful in treating: Select one: a. severe pain. b. pain caused by inflammation. c. intracranial pain. d. pain in young infants.
b. pain caused by inflammation.
Intractable pain is best defined as: a. pain that is perceived as occurring in an amputated limb. b. severe pain that cannot be controlled by medication. c. pain perceived as coming from a source other than the actual source. d. pain coming from a specific dermatome.
b. severe pain that cannot be controlled by medication.
Three mechanisms that control or compensate for serum pH
buffer pairs in blood, change in kidney excretion rate, change in respiration rate
Choose the correct effect of increased parathyroid hormone a. Increased movement of calcium ions into the bones b. Increased activation of vitamin D c. Increased absorption of calcium from the digestive tract d. Decreased reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys
c. Increased absorption of calcium from the digestive tract
In which structure do pain impulses ascend the spinal cord? Select one: a. Reticular formation b. Corticospinal tract c. Spinothalamic tract d. Relevant dermatome
c. Spinothalamic tract
Which of the following statements is TRUE? a. The brain is more aware of pain impulses when the reticular activating system is depressed. b. Acute pain does not cause a reflex response at the spinal cord synapses. c. Young infants typically respond to pain with tachycardia and increased blood pressure. d. Chronic pain is easier to tolerate without negative effects.
c. Young infants typically respond to pain with tachycardia and increased blood pressure.
In the blood and extracellular fluids, hypernatremia refers to: Select one: a. a deficient sodium level. b. an excess phosphate level. c. an excess sodium level. d. an excessively low phosphate level.
c. an excess sodium level.
When the osmotic pressure of the blood is elevated above normal, water would shift from the: Select one: a. blood into the cells. b. interstitial compartment into the cells. c. interstitial compartment into the blood. d. cells into the interstitial compartment.
c. interstitial compartment into the blood.
Insensible fluid loss refers to water lost through: Select one: a. perspiration only. b. feces only. c. perspiration and expiration. d. urine and feces.
c. perspiration and expiration.
Serum potassium levels are affected by: 1. ADH. 2. aldosterone. 3. serum H+ levels. 4. insulin levels. a. 2 only b. 1, 2 c. 1, 3 d. 2, 3, 4 e. 1, 2, 3
d. 2, 3, 4
Which of the following results from hypocalcemia? 1. Low serum phosphate levels 2. Nausea and constipation 3. Skeletal muscle twitch and spasms 4. Weak cardiac contractions Select one: a. 1, 2 b. 1, 4 c. 2, 3 d. 3, 4
d. 3, 4
Which of the following is a common effect of both hypokalemia and hyperkalemia? Select one: a. Skeletal muscle twitch and cramps b. Oliguria c. Elevated serum pH d. Cardiac arrhythmias
d. Cardiac arrhythmias
What is the term used to describe the degree of pain that is endured before an individual takes action? Select one: a. Pain threshold b. Referred pain c. Phantom pain d. Pain tolerance
d. Pain tolerance
Which of the following is a characteristic of acute pain but not of chronic pain? Select one: a. Depression and debilitation b. A perception of increased generalized pain and discomfort c. Fatigue and lower pain tolerance d. Severe but short term
d. Severe but short term
In patients with impaired expiration associated with emphysema, effective compensation for the acid-base imbalance would be: Select one: a. increased rate and depth of respiration. b. decreased rate and depth of respiration. c. increased urine pH and decreased serum bicarbonate. d. decreased urine pH and increased serum bicarbonate.
d. decreased urine pH and increased serum bicarbonate.
Excess hydrogen ions accumulated in the blood leads serum pH to
decrease
Anxiety attack caused by hyperventilation leading to
decreased PCO2
impaired expiration associated with emphysema, effective acid-base imbalance compensation would be
decreased urine pH and increased serum bicarbonate
Hypokalemia
deficiency of potassium in the bloodstream
Cause of tetany
excess calcium ions in skeletal muscle due to excessive parathyroid hormone
Hypernatremia
excess sodium results form ingestion of large amounts of sodium without proportionate water intake of loss of water faster than loss of sodium
Elevated hematocrit reading could lead to
fluid deficit
Hypervolemia
fluid overload in the blood
factors involved in the increased need for water in infants
higher metabolic rate
a prolonged state of metabolic acidosis often leads to
hyperkalemia
Compensation mechanisms in the body for dehydration include
increased antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
A cause of edema
increased capillary permeability
Effect on the body of abnormally slow respirations
increased carbonic acid
Compensation for respiratory system depression due to anesthesia and sedation
increased secretion of hydrogen ions into the filtrate
Alkalosis increases irritability and spontaneous stimulation of nerves
increasing the permeability of nerve membranes
Hypocalcemia causes weak cardiac contractions
insufficient calcium ions are available for muscle contraction
Slowest but most effective control for acid-base balance
kidneys
Hypocalcemia
loss of calcium or insufficient entry of calcium into the circulation
Prolonged diarrhea results in
loss of fluid and bicarbonate ions, leading to metabolic acidosis
Balance of carbonic acid and bicarbonate ion levels are controlled by
lungs and kidneys
serum pH of 7.33 in a patient with kidney disease indicates
metabolic acidosis
In the initial stage, vomiting results in
metabolic alkalosis
Serum value indicates decompensated metabolic acidosis
pH is below normal range
Cause of metabolic acidosis
prolonged diarrhea
Typical sign of dehydration
rough oral mucous
Hyponatremia
serum sodium concentration below 3.8 to 5 mmol per liter or 135 miliequivalent (mEq)
Results of hypocalcemia
skeletal muscle twitch and spasms, weak cardiac contractions
Primary cation in the extracellular fluid
sodium
Essential to maintain serum pH within normal range
the ratio of carbonic acid to bicarbonate ion must be 1:20
Increased milk and/or antacid intake can contribute to development of "milk-alkali syndrome" which can cause
Hypercalcemia