Fluid Mcqs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: July 27, 2024

  1. What is the primary component of intracellular fluid (ICF)?
    a) Sodium
    b) Potassium
    c) Chloride
    d) CalciumAnswer: b) Potassium
  2. Which electrolyte is predominantly found in extracellular fluid (ECF)?
    a) Potassium
    b) Magnesium
    c) Sodium
    d) PhosphateAnswer: c) Sodium
  3. What is the primary function of aldosterone in fluid balance?
    a) To increase the excretion of sodium
    b) To increase the absorption of sodium and water
    c) To decrease the absorption of water
    d) To regulate blood glucose levelsAnswer: b) To increase the absorption of sodium and water
  4. Which fluid compartment includes the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
    a) Intracellular fluid (ICF)
    b) Interstitial fluid
    c) Plasma
    d) Transcellular fluidAnswer: d) Transcellular fluid
  5. What is the main role of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in fluid regulation?
    a) To promote water reabsorption in the kidneys
    b) To increase urine production
    c) To increase sodium excretion
    d) To decrease blood pressureAnswer: a) To promote water reabsorption in the kidneys
  6. Which fluid imbalance condition is characterized by an excess of sodium in the body?
    a) Hyponatremia
    b) Hyperkalemia
    c) Hypernatremia
    d) HypocalcemiaAnswer: c) Hypernatremia
  7. What condition is characterized by low levels of potassium in the blood?
    a) Hyperkalemia
    b) Hypokalemia
    c) Hypernatremia
    d) HyponatremiaAnswer: b) Hypokalemia
  8. Which fluid shift occurs when a person is experiencing dehydration?
    a) Fluid moves from intracellular to extracellular compartments
    b) Fluid moves from extracellular to intracellular compartments
    c) Fluid moves from plasma to interstitial spaces
    d) Fluid remains balancedAnswer: a) Fluid moves from intracellular to extracellular compartments
  9. In which condition would you expect to find a decrease in blood volume and blood pressure, but an increase in plasma sodium concentration?
    a) Hypervolemia
    b) Hypovolemia
    c) Isotonic dehydration
    d) HyperhydrationAnswer: b) Hypovolemia
  10. Which type of solution would be used to treat a patient with hypotonic dehydration?
    a) Isotonic saline
    b) Hypertonic saline
    c) Hypotonic saline
    d) Dextrose in waterAnswer: a) Isotonic saline
  11. What is the main electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance and blood pressure in the body?
    a) Calcium
    b) Sodium
    c) Potassium
    d) MagnesiumAnswer: b) Sodium
  12. Which of the following is a key sign of fluid overload or hypervolemia?
    a) Dry mouth
    b) Decreased blood pressure
    c) Edema
    d) Increased urine outputAnswer: c) Edema
  13. What is the primary cause of edema in the context of heart failure?
    a) Increased capillary permeability
    b) Decreased hydrostatic pressure
    c) Increased hydrostatic pressure in the capillaries
    d) Decreased plasma protein concentrationAnswer: c) Increased hydrostatic pressure in the capillaries
  14. Which fluid is found in the space between cells and blood vessels?
    a) Intracellular fluid
    b) Plasma
    c) Interstitial fluid
    d) Transcellular fluidAnswer: c) Interstitial fluid
  15. What is the term for the condition where there is an excess of fluid in the transcellular spaces, such as in the pleural or peritoneal cavities?
    a) Ascites
    b) Hydrothorax
    c) Anasarca
    d) DehydrationAnswer: a) Ascites

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