The primary intracellular cation that has a significant role in maintaining fluid and electrolyte ...

The primary intracellular cation that has a significant role in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance is:
 a. calcium.
  b. magnesium.
  c. potassium.
  d. sodium.

Q. 2

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 recommend limiting daily sodium intake to < 2300 mg, which is equivalent to:
 a. 1 teaspoon.
  b. 2 teaspoons.
  c. 3 teaspoons.
  d. 4 teaspoons.

Q. 3

A client has high blood pressure. Which electrolyte may need to be restricted to help decrease circulating volume in the blood vessels to lower the B/P?
 a. calcium
  b. magnesium
  c. potassium
  d. sodium

Q. 4

A client loses 500 milliliters of blood over several hours from a fractured femur. His blood pressure does not drop because:
 a. this amount of blood loss would not affect the blood pressure.
  b. of the renin-angiotensin mechanism.
  c. the hypothalamus stimulates thirst.
  d. transferrin carries iron.

Q. 5

Of the following, the person most at risk for dehydration would be:
 a. 80 year old living in an upstairs apartment without air conditioning in summer.
  b. 60 year old receiving intravenous fluids.
  c. 26 year old jogging with supply of water.
  d. 45 year old fast food worker.

Q. 6

Two vitamins that play a greater role in strengthening the body's immune system are:
 a. A and C.
  b. B and C.
  c. C and E.
  d. A and K.

Q. 7

A vitamin B12 deficiency can result in:
 a. scurvy.
  b. beriberi.
  c. pellegra.
  d. pernicious anemia.

Q. 8

Vitamin C in foods easily oxidizes, so storage of these foods should be:
 a. in airtight containers if the food is cut or in form of juices.
  b. in light protective containers.
  c. kept cool if in raw form.
  d. identified with shelf life.

Q. 9

All of the following foods are good sources of vitamin C except:
 a. veal.
  b. potatoes.
  c. broccoli.
  d. cantaloupe.

Q. 10

A client with gingivitis may benefit most from which vitamin intake?
 a. B12
  b. C
  c. E
  d. K