Chapter 21: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Chapter 21: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which group of people has the highest percentage of body water?

ANS:   C                     PTS:    1                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 559         TOP:    Body fluids

2. Which group of people has the lowest percentage of body water?

ANS:   D                     PTS:    1                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 559         TOP:    Body fluids

3. Which type of body tissue contains the least amount of water?

ANS:   A                     PTS:    1                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 559         TOP:    Body fluids

4. Which of the following is not considered part of the extracellular fluid?

ANS:   D                     PTS:    1                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Pages 559-560                                    TOP:    Body fluids

5. The largest volume of water in the body is found in which type of fluid?

ANS:   B                     PTS:    1                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 560         TOP:    Body fluids