PRN 1178Client Centered Care 2 Exam 1 Questions with Verified Solutions

PRN 1178Client Centered Care 2 Exam 1 Questions with Verified Solutions 4 main functions of water in the body - ANS Act as a vehicle of transportation of substances to and from cells 4 main functions of water in the body - ANS Aid heat regulations by providing perspiration which evaporates 4 main functions of water in the body - ANS Assist with maintenance of hydrogen balance in the body 4 main functions of water in the body - ANS To serve as a medium for the enzymatic action for digestion How much of the body is water? - ANS More than half - 60% males contain 50% females contain 60% due to fat tissue Lose more fluid through skin than adults - ANS Infants - kidneys are not as efficient as adults less fluid absorption Adults - age related decline in total body water - ANS Diminished thirst sensations; decrease in urine concentrating abilities of kidneys; decreases the effectiveness of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) Hypovolemia - ANS Abnormal decrease in the volume of blood plasma (occurs with dehydration or bleeding) What is critical in maintaining homeostasis - ANS Water Cells can't function without - ANS Water - death will occur Electrolytes are - ANS Minerals or salt dissolved in body fluid. Major source is from diet Electrolytes are measured - ANS MEq/L Electrolytes in - ANS A solution breaks into particles known as ions from reactions from hydrogen and electrolyte Ions - ANS Develop a positive electrical charge known as citations; for each positive charge in a fluid compartment there must be a negatively charged anion so that the balance is maintained