Question 1

About 95% of Americans exceed the Upper Level for

Accepted Answer

A)  water.
B)  sodium.
C)  potassium.
D)  calcium.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following populations is especially sensitive to the effects of excess sodium intake on blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caucasians
B)  Hispanics
C)  African-Americans
D)  Native-AmericansE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following foods is the best source of potassium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Squash
B)  Skim milk
C)  White bread
D)  Canola oilE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

A liter of perspiration lost by the body represents _____ kilocalories.

Accepted Answer

A)  200
B)  400
C)  600
D)  800E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

About ______ of adults are sodium sensitive.

Accepted Answer

A)  10%-15%
B)  25%-30%
C)  45%-50%
D)  70%-75%E) B) and C)
F) A) and D) A

Question 6

After an intense workout,Christa's weight was down 3 pounds.To rehydrate adequately,Christa should drink ______ cups of water over the next hour or two.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 - 2
B)  2 - 3
C)  4 - 6
D)  6 - 9E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The process of equalizing ion concentration by movement of fluid through a semipermeable membrane is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  diuresis.
B)  osteoporosis.
C)  nerve impulse transmission.
D)  osmosis.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Mucus and synovial (joint) fluid exemplify water's role as a

Accepted Answer

A)  lubricant.
B)  solvent.
C)  transport medium.
D)  participant in chemical reactions.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Intracellular water volume depends primarily on the concentration of

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium and chloride.
B)  phosphate and potassium.
C)  potassium and sodium.
D)  chloride and potassium.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Bottled water is often lower in _______ than municipal tap water.

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium
B)  iron
C)  fluoride
D)  All of these choices are correct.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above C

Question 11

The AI for sodium for those under 51 years of age is ______ milligrams per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  500
B)  1000
C)  1500
D)  2000E) A) and B)
F) None of the above C

Question 12

Which of the following population groups is at high risk for low blood potassium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vegetarians
B)  Individuals with lactose intolerance
C)  People with eating disorders
D)  Physically inactive adultsE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Consumption of a diet high in salt by a healthy individual will

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A)  cause damage to the kidneys.
B)  result in edema.
C)  increase fecal excretion of sodium.
D)  increase urinary excretion of sodium.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

The DASH diet recommends inclusion of ______ of nuts,seeds,or legumes.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 serving per day
B)  4 to 5 servings per day
C)  4 to 5 servings per week
D)  2 to 3 servings per weekE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following people is likely to have the highest percentage of body water?

Accepted Answer

A)  A highly trained male athlete
B)  A highly trained female athlete
C)  An obese woman
D)  An elderly manE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The amount of water in each body compartment mainly is controlled by

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen concentration.
B)  glucose concentration.
C)  the presence of fatty acids.
D)  ion concentration.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The typical American diet contains approximately ______ milligrams of sodium.

Accepted Answer

A)  700 to 1,200
B)  1,300 to 2,200
C)  2,300 to 4,700
D)  5,000 to 10,000E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Chronic dehydration increases a man's risk of developing

Accepted Answer

A)  gallstones.
B)  calcium deposits.
C)  a fever.
D)  kidney stones.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Joe is a wrestler and during his workouts he loses 2 pounds.How much water would he have to drink to replenish this water weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 - 3 cups
B)  3 - 4 cups
C)  4 - 6 cups
D)  6 - 8 cupsE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Composed primarily of water,metabolic wastes,and minerals,the body's major waste product is

Accepted Answer

A)  sweat.
B)  urine.
C)  feces.
D)  bile.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 9: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

About 95% of Americans exceed the Upper Level for

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Which of the following populations is especially sensitive to the effects of excess sodium intake on blood pressure?

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Which of the following foods is the best source of potassium?

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A liter of perspiration lost by the body represents _____ kilocalories.

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About ______ of adults are sodium sensitive.

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After an intense workout,Christa's weight was down 3 pounds.To rehydrate adequately,Christa should drink ______ cups of water over the next hour or two.

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The process of equalizing ion concentration by movement of fluid through a semipermeable membrane is known as

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Mucus and synovial (joint) fluid exemplify water's role as a

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Intracellular water volume depends primarily on the concentration of

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Bottled water is often lower in _______ than municipal tap water.

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The AI for sodium for those under 51 years of age is ______ milligrams per day.

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Which of the following population groups is at high risk for low blood potassium?

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Consumption of a diet high in salt by a healthy individual will

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The DASH diet recommends inclusion of ______ of nuts,seeds,or legumes.

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Which of the following people is likely to have the highest percentage of body water?

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The amount of water in each body compartment mainly is controlled by

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The typical American diet contains approximately ______ milligrams of sodium.

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Chronic dehydration increases a man's risk of developing

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Joe is a wrestler and during his workouts he loses 2 pounds.How much water would he have to drink to replenish this water weight loss?

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Composed primarily of water,metabolic wastes,and minerals,the body's major waste product is

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