Description : Would not be found in the analysis of cerebrospinal (CSF) fluid?
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Description : The nurse assesses the dressing of a patient with a basal skull fracture and sees the halo sign - a blood stain surrounded by a yellowish stain. The nurse knows that this sign a) is highly ... following a basal skull fracture. The halo sign is highly suggestive of a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak.
Last Answer : a) is highly suggestive of a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. The halo sign - a blood stain surrounded by a yellowish stain is highly suggestive of a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak.
Description : The following are true about cerebrospinal fluid: a. it has a greater buffering capacity than plasma b. it has a similar chloride concentration to plasma c. it is a plasma ultrafiltrate d. the rate of formation is dependent on the intraventricular pressure over the normal pressure range
Last Answer : it is a plasma ultrafiltrate
Description : The following are true about cerebrospinal fluid: a. it is found in the space between the pia mater and the arachnoid b. the normal amount in human being is about 500 ml c ... plexus which secrete cerebrospinal fluid e. cerebrospinal fluid contains the same concentration of glucose as the blood
Last Answer : it is found in the space between the pia mater and the arachnoid
Description : Which of the following statements about extracellular fluid are true? A. The total extracellular fluid volume represents 40% of the body weight. B. The plasma volume constitutes one fourth ... the interstitial fluid. E. The interstitial fluid equilibrates slowly with the other body compartments.
Last Answer : Answer: B DISCUSSION: The total extracellular fluid volume represents 20% of body weight. The plasma volume is approximately 5% of body weight. Sodium is the principal cation. The ... fluid and cerebrospinal fluid, the majority of the interstitial fluid exists as a rapidly equilibrating component
Description : Which of the following statements are true of a patient with hyperglycemia and hyponatremia? A. The sodium concentration must be corrected by 5 mEq. per 100 mg. per 100 ml. elevation in blood ... . E. Early in treatment adequate urine output is a reliable measure of adequate volume resuscitation.
Last Answer : Answer: D DISCUSSION: Each 100-mg. per 100 ml. elevation in blood glucose causes a fall in serum sodium concentration of approximately 2 mEq. per liter. Excess serum glucose ... correction of the patient's associated acidosis produce movement of potassium ions into the intracellular compartment
Description : Average concentration of chloride ions in cerebrospinal fluid per 100 ml is (A) 40 mg (B) 440 mg (C) 160 mg (D) 365 mg
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Which is the principal cation in the plasma of the blood? (a) Potassium (b) Magnesium (c) Calcium (d) Sodium
Last Answer : d) Sodium
Description : An extracellular fluid having a higher concentration of chloride than serum is (A) Bile (B) Sweat (C) CSF (D) Pancreatic juice
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : The principal cation in intracellular fluid is (A) Sodium (B) Potassium (C) Calcium (D) Magnesium
Description : The principal cation in extracellular fluid is (A) Sodium (B) Potassium (C) Calcium (D) Magnesium
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : A striking feature of living cells is a marked difference between the composition of the cytosol and the extracellular milieu. Which of the following statement(s) concerning the mechanisms of maintenance ... d. The selectivity of cell membranes relates only to ions and not organic compounds
Last Answer : Answer: a The survival of the cell requires that cytosolic composition be maintained within narrow limits, despite the constant influx of nutrients and the simultaneous outflow of waste. A ... be altered drastically as a result of regulatory or signaling processes that occur within the cell
Description : Aldosterone secretion is controlled by: a. plasma sodium concentration b. plasma calcium concentration c. plasma potassium concentration d. angiotensin II
Last Answer : angiotensin II
Description : The following are found in higher concentration in the tear than in the serum: a. sodium b. potassium c. Ig G d. glucose
Last Answer : potassium
Description : Concentration of the following is higher in intracellular fluid than in extracellular fluid: (A) Sodium (B) Potassium (C) Chloride (D) Bicarbonate
Description : True statements about the aqueous humour: a. has a higher lactic acid concentration than in the plasma b. the glucose levels is lower than that of the plasma levels c. the ascorbic acid ... same concentration of protein as in the plasma e. the rate of formation is about 2.5ul/minute
Last Answer : has a higher lactic acid concentration than in the plasma
Description : n addition to counteracting potassium loss, triamterene also opposes the following consequence of thiazide/furosemide therapy: A. Hyperuricaemia B. Rise in plasma LDL-cholesterol C. Magnesium loss D. Both ‘A’ and ‘C’ are correct
Last Answer : C. Magnesium loss
Description : What is the cpt code for lumbar puncture to obtain cerebrospinal fluid for analyses?
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Description : Where does the cerebrospinal fluid drain to return to the blood supply?
Description : Cerebrospinal fluid culture?
Last Answer : DefinitionA cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) culture is a laboratory test to look for bacteria, fungi, and viruses in the clear fluid that moves in the space surrounding the spinal cord.Alternative NamesCulture - ... obtain the CSF sample, see spinal tap.How the test will feelFor information on how it
Description : The chemoreceptors that participate in the ventilation control are structures that collect information about the acidity and alkalinity of the blood. The information is then transmitted by nervous ... by receptors that receive pH information from the cerebrospinal fluid.) The Circulatory System
Last Answer : What is circulation?
Description : Cerebrospinal fluid: a. is produced mainly by the lateral, third and fourth ventricles b. enters the subarachnoid space through foramina Lushka and Magendie c. is reabsorbed mainly into the lymphatics d. production is dependent of the blood pressure
Last Answer : is produced mainly by the lateral, third and fourth ventricles
Description : The following are true about the spinal cord: a. segment T12 lies at the level of vertebral body T9 b. cerebrospinal fluid is found within the subdural space c. two point ... the dorsal column d. hemisection results in contralateral loss of pain and temperature sense below the lesio
Last Answer : segment T12 lies at the level of vertebral body T9
Description : The cerebrospinal fluid: a. has a normal volume of 150 ml b. has a normal opening pressure of 7 - 18 cm H2O c. flows from the ventricles to the subarachnoid space via the foramen of Monro d. does not contain neutrophils in normal individuals
Last Answer : has a normal volume of 150 m
Description : In the inner ear: a. endolymph is found in the tunnel of Corti b. the lowest tone that be heard is 300 Hz c. the perilymph has the same composition as the cerebrospinal fluid d. the longer fibers of the basilar membrane are found at the apex
Last Answer : the perilymph has the same composition as the cerebrospinal fluid
Description : Monro-Kellie hypothesis refers to a) the dynamic equilibrium of cranial contents. The hypothesis states that because of the limited space for expansion within the skull, an increase in any ... the patient is wakeful but devoid of conscious content, without cognitive or affective mental function.
Last Answer : a) the dynamic equilibrium of cranial contents. The hypothesis states that because of the limited space for expansion within the skull, an increase in any one of the cranial contents (brain tissue, blood, or cerebrospinal fluid) causes a change in the volume of the others.
Description : Ceftriaxone has all the following attributes except: A. It has a long plasma half life of 8 hours B. It can cause bleeding by prolonging prothrombin time C. It has attained high cure rates in multiresistant typhoid infection D. It penetrates CSF poorly and therefore not effective in meningitis
Last Answer : D. It penetrates CSF poorly and therefore not effective in meningitis
Description : What process does the higher concentration of potassium than the surrounding blood plasma?
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Description : CSF glucose test?
Last Answer : DefinitionA CSF glucose test measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is a clear fluid that flows in the space surrounding the spinal cord and brain.See also:Glucose ... , such as a shunt or ventricular drainAfter the sample is taken, it is sent to a laboratory
Description : Cardiac arrest may occur due to over doses of (A) Sodium (B) Potassium (C) Zinc (D) Magnesium
Description : The following ions help in enzymatic transfer of phosphate from ATP to pyruvic acid: (A) Sodium (B) Calcium (C) Magnesium (D) Potassium
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : The action of digitalis is enhanced by (a) Sodium (b) Calcium (c) Magnesium (d) Potassium (e) Chloride
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : Which of the following is involved in blood clotting? A. Sodium B. Magnesium C. Potassium D. Calcium
Last Answer : ANSWER: D
Description : Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, magnesium oxide are examples of molecules with (a) Covalent bonding (b) Ionic bonding (c) Metallic bonding (d) Hydrogen bonding
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Description : What is contained in Chlorophyll? (1) Sodium (2) Potassium (3) Manganese (4) Magnesium
Last Answer : (4) Magnesium Explanation: The basic structure of a chlorophyll molecule is a porphyrin ring, coordinated to a central atom. This is very similar in structure to the heme group found in hemoglobin, ... was discovered in 1906, and was the first time that magnesium had been detected in living tissue.
Description : The two metal ions that cause hardness to water are: (1) Calcium, Magnesium (2) Sodium, Calcium (3) Sodium, Potassium (4) Sodium, Magnesium
Last Answer : (1) Calcium, Magnesium Explanation: Calcium and magnesium ion cause hardness of water.
Description : Non-metallic character increases from (1) Magnesium to Barium (2) Potassium to Cesium (3) Oxygen to Selenium (4) Sodium to Chlorine
Last Answer : (4) Sodium to Chlorine Explanation: The elements which lose electrons to form cations are known as metals. Metallic character decreases across a period as we move from left to right.
Description : Rock salt is a mineral containing – (1) potassium (2) magnesium (3) sodium (4) iron
Last Answer : (3) sodium Explanation: Halite, commonly known as rock salt, is the mineral form of sodium chloride (NaCl). Halite forms isometric crystals. It commonly occurs with other evaporite deposit minerals such as several of the sulfates, halides, and borates.
Description : What is the most common salt in sea water? (1) Calcium carbonate (2) Potassium chloride (3) Sodium chloride (4) Magnesium sulphate
Last Answer : (3) Sodium chloride Explanation: Sodium chloride, also known as salt, common salt, table salt or halite, is an ionic compound with the formula NaCl, representing equal proportions of sodium and ... for the salinity of the ocean and of the extracellular fluid of many multi-cellular organisms.
Description : The presence of which of the following salts in water causes corrosion in steam boilers? (1) Sodium Chloride (2) Magnesium Chloride (3) Calcium bicarbonate (4) Potassium bicarbonate
Last Answer : (2) Magnesium Chloride Explanation: Magnesium chloride is the name for the chemical compound with the formula MgCl2 and its various hydrates MgCl2(H2O)x. These salts are typical ionic halides, being highly soluble in water.
Description : __________ chloride present in crude petroleum as impurity is the most prolific producer of HCl during distillation. (A) Magnesium (B) Potassium (C) Calcium (D) Sodium
Last Answer : (A) Magnesium
Description : Following mineral is an essential part of the haemoglobin D A. Magnesium B. Potassium C. Sodium D. Iron
Last Answer : Iron
Description : The metals with very low melting points which melts by the temperature of palm are A) Sodium and potassium B) Lead and magnesium C) Aluminium and zinc D) Gallium and caesium
Last Answer : D) Gallium and caesium
Description : Name the ion responsible for unmasking of active sites for myosin for cross-bridge activity during muscle contraction. (a) Calcium (b) Magnesium (c) Sodium (d) Potassium
Last Answer : (a) Calcium
Description : Which of the following elements is responsible for maintaining turgor in cells? (a) Magnesium (b) Sodium (c) Potassium (d) Calcium
Last Answer : (c) Potassium
Description : Which of the following is not produced on commercial scale from sea water? (A) Bromine (B) Magnesium compounds (C) Potassium compounds (D) Sodium sulphate
Last Answer : (D) Sodium sulphate
Description : Alkalinity in water may be caused due to (A) Calcium and magnesium bicarbonates (B) Sodium carbonate (C) Potassium carbonate (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above