Question 1

Which of the following is a function of potassium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintenance of night vision
B)  Regulation of fluid balance
C)  Neutralization of free radicals
D)  Production of stomach acidE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following population groups requires the least sodium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adults through age 50
B)  Adults age 51-70
C)  Adults age 71 and older
D)  Sodium requirements are the same for all adults.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The pH of blood is normally maintained at

Accepted Answer

A)  0.
B)  7.4.
C)  14.
D)  7.0.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: pH value below 7
Substances that break down into ions in water and, in turn, are able to conduct an electrical current
pH value above 7
Movement of water through a membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration
Fluid portion of the blood
A positively or negatively charged atom
Fluid between cells.
A liquid substance in which other substances dissolve
Substance that increases urinary fluid excretion
Compound that causes a fluid to resist changes in pH

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Interstitial fluid and Diuretic and Buffer and is...

Question 5

Water constitutes ______ percent of body weight.

Accepted Answer

A)  10-20
B)  25-45
C)  50-70
D)  75-95E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Softening of hard water may increase its ______ content.

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium
B)  magnesium
C)  calcium
D)  fluorideE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

A useful strategy to reduce the risk of developing hypertension is

Accepted Answer

A)  eat plenty of protein.
B)  limit the use of pepper at the table and during food preparation.
C)  eat lots of prepackaged and canned foods.
D)  eat a kilocalorie-controlled diet to maintain a desirable body weight.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The most practical advice for prevention of hypertension is

Accepted Answer

A)  maintain a healthy weight.
B)  engage in 60 to 90 minutes of vigorous exercise on most days of the week.
C)  take diuretics.
D)  restrict sodium intake to 2000 milligrams per day.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Obesity

Accepted Answer

A)  reduces risk for hypertension.
B)  is a minor contributor to risk for hypertension.
C)  is the number one lifestyle risk factor for hypertension.
D)  is not related to hypertension.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Inadequate hydration may increase risk for

Accepted Answer

A)  hyponatremia.
B)  kidney stones.
C)  hypertension.
D)  hypokalemia.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following 1-ounce portions of food would have the least sodium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hamburger
B)  Ham
C)  Deli chicken
D)  CheeseE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Adult men need how much total water intake per day?

Accepted Answer

A)  2.0 liters (8.5 cups) 
B)  2.7 liters (11 cups) 
C)  3.0 liters (13 cups) 
D)  3.7 liters (15 cups) E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

For a healthy adult,the largest percentage of daily water output is attributed to

Accepted Answer

A)  feces.
B)  urine.
C)  perspiration.
D)  lung respiration.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

When starting a reduced-salt diet,how long before you can sense salt at a lower taste threshold?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 weeks
B)  8 weeks
C)  12 weeks
D)  18 weeksE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Primary hypertension

Accepted Answer

A)  is also known as the "white coat syndrome."
B)  has no clear-cut cause.
C)  is a result of kidney disease.
D)  is a result of sleep apnea.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Adult women need how much total water intake per day?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.5 liters (6 cups) 
B)  2 liters (8.5 cups) 
C)  2.7 liters (11 cups) 
D)  3 liters (13 cups) E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Water regulates body temperature through heat loss via

Accepted Answer

A)  conduction.
B)  radiation.
C)  respiration.
D)  evaporation.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: Retinoids
Carotenoids
Night blindness
Xerophthalmia
Bitot's spots

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Form of vitamin A found in foods is...

Question 19

Interstitial fluid,lymph,gastrointestinal fluid,spinal fluid,plasma,and synovial fluid are part of ______ fluid.

Accepted Answer

A)  intracellular
B)  extracellularC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 20

Up to one or two alcoholic drinks per day

Accepted Answer

A)  is a reasonable alcohol intake for an adult with hypertension.
B)  may reduce the risk for ischemic stroke.
C)  is a reasonable alcohol intake for adults of legal drinking age.
D)  All of these choices are correct.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 9: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

The most practical advice for prevention of hypertension is

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Water constitutes ______ percent of body weight.

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Inadequate hydration may increase risk for

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Softening of hard water may increase its ______ content.

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Match the following with the descriptions below

When starting a reduced-salt diet,how long before you can sense salt at a lower taste threshold?

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Up to one or two alcoholic drinks per day

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Water regulates body temperature through heat loss via

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Interstitial fluid,lymph,gastrointestinal fluid,spinal fluid,plasma,and synovial fluid are part of ______ fluid.

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Adult women need how much total water intake per day?

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Primary hypertension

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The pH of blood is normally maintained at

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A useful strategy to reduce the risk of developing hypertension is

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Which of the following is a function of potassium?

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Obesity

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Adult men need how much total water intake per day?

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Which of the following 1-ounce portions of food would have the least sodium?

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Which of the following population groups requires the least sodium?

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For a healthy adult,the largest percentage of daily water output is attributed to

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Water constitutes ______ percent of body weight.

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Softening of hard water may increase its ______ content.

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When starting a reduced-salt diet,how long before you can sense salt at a lower taste threshold?

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Up to one or two alcoholic drinks per day

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Water regulates body temperature through heat loss via

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Primary hypertension

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