Ivy Tech CNA Program Exam 3 Practice

Output greater than intake leads to which condition?

Overhydration Edema Weight gain Dehydration

Correct Answer:

Dehydration

Explanation:

Fluid balance hinges on how much you take in versus how much you lose. When output exceeds intake, the body loses more water than it gains, leading to dehydration. The body’s total fluid decreases and the blood becomes more concentrated, causing thirst, dry mouth, dry skin, reduced urine, and, if severe, dizziness or rapid heart rate. Other terms describe different situations: overhydration comes from too much intake or too little loss, edema is fluid buildup in tissues, and weight gain can happen with fluid retention but isn’t the direct result of more output than intake. So, output greater than intake leads to dehydration.

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