NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, INC

Laoag City, Ilocos Norte

Mastery of the concept is imperative and needs resilience in preparing for the higher
level, hence this pre-test determines your intellectual capacity for
the Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Imbalance. Encircle your preferred answer.

Good luck!

1. Do you think that water is a basic component of the human body? Yes No

2. Do you think that banana is rich in potassium content? Yes No

3. Do you think that Sodium is known as an Electrolyte ? Yes No
4. When you see an Intravenous fluid, do you think of electrolyte? Yes No
5. Do you think that energy drinks can rehydrate a person? Yes No

Care of clients with Problems in Oxygenation, Fluid and Electrolytes, Infectious, Inflammatory and Immunologic
Response, Cellular Aberrations, acute and chronic and Peri-operative Nursing
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 NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, INC
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte

Fluids, electrolytes and acid base

imbalances are imperative for you to
know that this concept plays a vital
role in homeostasis within the body
by regulating various bodily
functions.
Electrolytes are the engine
behind the cellular function and
maintain voltages across cellular membranes. Without proper electrolytes that balance,
the body is unable to carry out the most basic functions. Hence, understanding the basics
of these complex concepts are vital to your success in caring for complex patients.

Direction: Before further discussion, kindly identify the following picture.

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Care of clients with Problems in Oxygenation, Fluid and Electrolytes, Infectious, Inflammatory and Immunologic
Response, Cellular Aberrations, acute and chronic and Peri-operative Nursing
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