Dehydration
Test your fluid knowledge!
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Quiz Questions
1.
What is the recommended fluid intake for older adults?
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A.
1-3 glasses of fluid per day
B.
4-6 glasses of fluid per day
C.
7-9 glasses of fluid per day
D.
Greater than 9 glasses of fluid per day
E.
None of the above
2.
Adequate fluid intake is important for? Choose all that apply.
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A.
Elimination of waste from the body
B.
Cooling the body
C.
Metabolism
D.
Maintaining good circulation
3.
Excess fluid is more likely to accumulate in your body if you have? Choose all that apply.
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A.
Low protein levels
B.
IV fluids
C.
Liver failure
D.
Heart failure
E.
Kidney failure
F.
Steroids use
4.
Excess fluid LOSS is a result of? Choose all that apply.
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A.
Sweating during exercise
B.
Diarrhea
C.
Kidney failure
D.
Vomiting
E.
Fever
F.
Use of dieuretics
5.
Excess fluid results in?
A.
Decreased sodium
B.
Decreased potassium
C.
Increased sodium
D.
None of the above
6.
The effect of too little fluid intake?
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A.
Increased sodium
B.
Decreased sodium
C.
No change in sodium
D.
What is sodium?
E.
None of the above
7.
What are the signs of too much fluid?
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A.
Ankle swelling
B.
Shortness of breath
C.
Sudden weight gain
D.
Confusion
E.
High blood pressure
8.
What are the signs of too little fluid?
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A.
Low blood pressure
B.
Confusion
C.
Increase in heart rate
D.
Increase in sleepiness
E.
Dizziness
9.
Constipation and frequent urinary tract infections are a sign of dehydration.
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A.
True
B.
False
10.
Falls from dehydration are a result of
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A.
Low blood pressure
B.
Dizziness
C.
Weakness
D.
Lightheadedness
Quiz Outcomes
1.
DESERT!
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You gave it a good try but you might want to learn more about dehydration's effects by clicking the link below to find an oasis!
2.
MUD
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It's liquid but don't drink it! You may be out of the desert, but not outta danger. Check out the link below to learn more before you get completely sucked in.
3.
LOW TIDE!
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You can see the water but you're not quite there. Click the link to unleash a tide of information!
4.
STREAM!
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Your headed in the right direction but you have a ways to go! Paddle downstream to check out the additional resources
5.
OCEAN!
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You're the boss! Not only do you know alot about fluid balance, you can float some ideas about hydration to your friends and family!
