10 Fluid Compartments NCLEX Style Questions

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Question 1 of 10

The primary cation found outside body cells is which?


Question 2 of 10

The nursing student is learning about isotonic solutions, and demonstrates correct understanding with which of the following statements?


Question 3 of 10

The preceptor is discussing diffusion of particles in the kidneys. The student nurse correctly understands diffusion as which of the following?


Question 4 of 10

The extracellular fluid (ECF) is divided into two parts: intravascular fluid and interstitial fluid. Under normal circumstances, which of the following is the correct proportion of these fluids?


Question 5 of 10

The student nurse is learning about a fluid compartment whose primary cation is potassium (K). Which of the following is the correct fluid found in this compartment?


Question 6 of 10

The nurse has an order to give hypertonic saline (3% NaCl) to a client with increased intracranial pressure. The nurse correctly understands that the effect of this will be which of the following?


Question 7 of 10

The student nurse is observing his preceptor give a hypotonic solution to a client to treat dehydration. The preceptor explains that hypotonic solutions can cause extra fluid to move into the intracellular space. The student correctly understands that, under normal circumstances, which percentage of body fluid is intracellular fluid?


Question 8 of 10

The term “interstitial” is best defined as which of the following?


Question 9 of 10

A solute can be which of the following? Select all that apply.


Question 10 of 10

Blood plasma is normally found in which of the following spaces?