• Shuffle
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Alphabetize
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Front First
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Both Sides
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Read
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
Reading...
Front

Card Range To Study

through

image

Play button

image

Play button

image

Progress

1/142

Click to flip

Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;

Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;

H to show hint;

A reads text to speech;

142 Cards in this Set

  • Front
  • Back
amount of water in ECF (L)?
15L
amiunt of water in ICF (L)?
25L
blood, intersititial fluid, lymph and transcellular fluids are considered ECF or ICF?
ECF
Fluid contained in cells is called ECF or ICF?
ICF
movement of fluid through a semipermeable membrane due to hydrostatic pressure difference on both sides is called?
filtration
"water pushing" pressure is also called?
hydrostatic pressure
the free movement of particles across a permeable membrane from high to low concentration is called?
diffusion
This electrolyte is 10x more abundant OUTSIDE of the cell
sodium 134-145
insulin making the cell membrane more permeable to glucose is called?
facilitated diffusion/facilitated transport
the number of miliosmoles in a L
osmolarity
the number of miliosmoles in a kg of solution
osmolality
normal osmolarity of plasma and other body fluids
270-300 mOsm/L
greater than 300 mOsm/L
hyperosmotic/hypertonic
less than 270 mOsm/L
hypoosmotic/hypotonic
these fluids pull water from the ICF into the ECF
hypertonic
shrinkage of these specialized cells due to hyperosmolarity of the blood (ecxessive sweating, etc) activates the thirst center
osmoreceptors
the thirst center is less sensitive in ?
older adults
lymph fluid contains __________ proteins than blood
less
the fluid that causes swelling of the feet and ankles due to decreased skeletal muscle movements (i.e. long plane trip) is
lymph
Fat has ________ water than skeletal muscle
less
the average intake of fluids and from food (mL) and liquids (mL)
food 800 mL
liquids 1500 mL
the minimum amount of urine needed to filter toxic waste is (mL)?
400-600 mL (16-25mL/hr average)
the minimum amount of urine needed to filter toxic waste is called?
obligatory urine output
water loss through the skin, lungs and stool is called
insensible water loss
in the healthy adult, insensible water loss averages (mL)
500-1000 mL/d
for every degree of body temperature, insensible loss increases by
10%
factors that increase risk for insensible water loss
hot and dry climates
mechanically ventilated patients
tachypnea
maximum rate of water loss due to excessive sweating (L/h)
2 L/h
three hormones that control fluid and electrolyte balance?
ADH
BNP
aldosterone
a hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex whenever sodium levels in the ECF are DECREASED
aldosterone

prevents both water and sodium loss
aldosterone works on the kidney nephrons and triggers them to:
reabsorb sodium and water from the urine back into the blood.
aldosterone also prevents blood _______ levels from becoming too ________
potassium , high
another name for ADH
vasopressin
ADH is produced by the brain and stored in the ___________
posterior pituitary gland
___________ stimulates the posterior pituitary gland to release ADH in response to changes in blood osmolarity.
hypothalamus
Increased blood osmolarity, especially an increase in the level of plasma sodium, results in a shrinkage of osmoreceptors and triggers the release of ______ from the ______
ADH , posterior pituitary gland
__________ acts directly on the kidney tubules and collecting ducts, making them more permeable to water; more water is then ___________
ADH, reabsorbed
the release of ADH __________ blood osmolarity, making it more _________
decreases, dilute
when plasma sodium levels fall, osmoreceptors swell and ADH release is ___________. ________ water is reabsorbed and _________ urine is excreted.
inhibited, less, more
Natriuretic hormones are secreted by special cells that line the
atria (ANP )and ventricles (BNP) of the heart
NPs are released in response to
increased blood volume and blood pressure - due to stretching of the heart
NPs create effects opposite of ________
aldosterone
NPs inhibit reabsorption of ________, leading to ________ urine output
sodium, increased
the most common type of fluid volume deficit is _____________
isotonic dehydration
In isotonic dehydration, fluid is lost only from the __________. Fluid in the __________ remains the same
ECF (including plasma and interstitial)
ICF (cells)
beverages such as caffeine and alcohol can lead to ___________ and should not be used to treat ________
fluid loss, dehydration
A tool for assessing a patient's fluid status is to use this tool
Gordon's Functional Health Patterns
1 liter of water = ______ lbs or ______kg
2.2 lbs or 1kg
_______________ are the best indicator of fluid losses or gains
changes in daily weights
a weight change of 1lb corresponds to a fluid volume change of ________ ml
500 mL
when calculating fluid intake, solid foods such as ice cream, gelatin and ices should be included because they
are liquids at body temperature
Older adults may be at a higher risk for dehydration due to their decreased perception of thirst, and use of ___________
diuretics and laxatives
dehydration signs and symptoms:
increased HR
decreased peripheral pulses - easily blocked with light pressure
decreased BP
orthostatic hTN
lightheaded/dizzy
flat neck and hand veins
increased RR if hypoxic
mucous membrane dryness
skin tenting
altered mental status
low grade fever possible
USG > 1.030
for every degree celcsius above normal, an additional ______ mL of fluid is lost
500 mL
Hgb and Hct will ___________ in dehydration
increase (become more concentrated)
BUN will _________ in dehydration
increase
Isotonic / Hypertonic / Hypotonic?

0.9% NS
isotonic
Isotonic / Hypertonic / Hypotonic?

0.45% NS
hypotonic
Isotonic / Hypertonic / Hypotonic?

d5W
isotonic
Isotonic / Hypertonic / Hypotonic?

d10W
hypertonic
Isotonic / Hypertonic / Hypotonic?

d5NS
hypertonic
Isotonic / Hypertonic / Hypotonic?

d5 1/2NS
hypertonc
Isotonic / Hypertonic / Hypotonic?

d5 1/4NS
isotonic
Isotonic / Hypertonic / Hypotonic?

Ringer's lactate
isotonic
Isotonic / Hypertonic / Hypotonic?

d5 LR
hypertonic
Fluid replacement closest to plasma in osmolarity and pH
Ringer's Lactate
(ECF) Electrolyte level for:

sodium
135-145 mEq/L
(ECF) Electrolyte level for:

potassium
3.5-5 mEq/L
(ECF) Electrolyte level for:

chloride
96-109 mEq/L
(ECF) Electrolyte level for:

calcium
8.5-10 mEq/L
(ECF) Electrolyte level for:

magnesium
1.3-2.1 mEq/L
(ECF) Electrolyte level for:

protein
7-8g/L
foods low in Na+
fresh fish, poultry, fresh vegetables and fruit
sodium is stored deep within the ______ tissue and can be released into the ECF as needed
kidney
Serum sodium balance is influenced by ________, _______, and _______ (hormones)
ADH, aldosterone and NP
low serum sodium levels inhibit the secretion of _____ and ______ and trigger the secretion of _______
ADH, NP

aldosterone
high serum sodium levels inhibit the secretion of _____ and directly stimulate the secretion of _______ and ______
aldosterone

ADH and NP
Almost all foods contain potassium, but it is highest in:
meat, fish, many fruits and vegetables.
potassium is low in these foods:
eggs, bread and cereal grains
___% of potassium is removed via the kidneys
80%
Kidney excretion of potassium is enhanced by ____________
aldosterone
_______% of total body potassium is found inside the cells
98%
__ % of total body potassium is inside the cells
98%

small changes have profound effects - every body system is affected
low serum potassium causes __________ excitability of cells and make them ______ responsive to stimuli
reduced, less
_______ status should be assessed first in any patient who might have hypokalemia.
respiratory status - skeletal muscle weakness cuases shallow respirations. Should be assessed q2h
hypokalemia causes a _____ response to DTRs
decreased
in patients with hypokalemia, the peripheral pulses are generally _________
thready and weak. Easily blocked with light pressure
severe hypokalemia can cuase ________ (musculoskeletal)
flaccid paralysis
neurological changes of hypokalemia include:
short-term irritability and anxiety followed by lethargy, acute confusion and coma
Hypokalemia - a patient may become lethargic and unable to perform simple problem solving tasks such as :
counting by threes
hypokalemia - smooth muscle contractions in the GI tract are _____, which leads to ________ peristalsis. Bowel sounds will be ______
decreased, decreased, decreased or absent
paralytic ileus can be cuased by ___________
severe hypokalemia
EKG changes in hypokalemia:
ST depression, flat T waves, prominent U waves
A dilution of no more than ____ mEq/10mL of solution is recommended for potassium infusion.
1mEq/10ml
the max infusion rate of potassium is
5 to 10 mEq/hr, never to exceed 20
postassium is never given (route):
IM or SQ. Tissue irritant. Also never IVP
If infiltration of potassium infusion occurs (burning or pain at the site):
stop solution, remove access, notify provider and call a rapid response
Potassium shoul dbe taken on an empty stomach? T/F
false. can cuase n/v. also has an unpleasant taste.
Which is a potassium sparing diuretic? furosemide, spironolactone, bumetanide
spironolactone
Hyperkalemia causes _______ cell excitability and _____ stimulus is needed for depolorization
increased , less

cells may even fire spontaneously.
the most serious complication of hyperkalemia is ____
altered cardiac function
hyperkalemia is rare in people with ______
normal renal function
most cases of hyperkalemia occur in __________ patients
hospitalized
potassium movement into the cells is enhanced by ________ (hormone)
insulin - increases the activity of the Na/K pump
foods high in potassium:
meat (organ and preserved)
dairy
dried fruit
bananas/cataloups/kiwi/oranges
Veg: avos, broccoli, dired beans/peas, mushrooms, seaweed, soybeans, spinach
foods low in potassium:
eggs
bread
butter
cereal
sugar
fruits: apple, apricots, berries, cherries, grapefruit, peaches, pinapple, cranberries
vegs: cabbage, carrots, caulifolower, celery, eggplant, green beans, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, squash
aldosterone is secreted by the _______ glands
adrenal - in response to decreased ECF volume
normal albumin level
3-5
normal K level
3.5-5
normal Na level
135-145
normal water loss from skin
1000 mL/d
normal water loss from lungs
300-400 mL/d
normal wate rloss frmo GI
100-200 mL/d
normal water due to urine loss
1-2L/d
normal water loss due to evaporation (insensible)
600 mL/d
the gut sequesters water, so loss can occur by
NG suction
Disease rsulting from posterior pituitary not releasing ADH - pt gets very dehydrated due to excessive urination.
Diabetes insipidus (not related to DM)
three Ps of hyperglycemia
polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria
type of fluid for rapid ECF expansion
isotonic solution
fluid for treatment of cellular dehydration
hypotonic solution
type of fluid to treat water intoxication
hypertonic solution
What does LR contain that NS does not?
NS:
154 mEq/L of Na+ and
154 mEq/L of Cl−

Lactated Ringer's:

130 mEq/L of Na+ but total cations of 137 mEq/L , so still is isotonic.
109 mEq/L of Cl−
28 mEq/L of lactate
4 mEq/L of potassium
3 mEq/L of calcium.
SASH - in CVL?
saline, administer, saline, heparin.

when accessing a CVL. some facilities do not use heparine
adverse reaction to IV medications given too quickly
speed shock

signs: flushed face, headache, chest tightness, irreg pulse, LOC, cardiac arrest
Can TPN infuse via PIV?
no - CVL only
Can PPn infuse via PIV?
yes - less osmotic
max amount of glucose in PPN
10%
this test should precede TPN administration (panel)
Chem-10
Components of TPN
proteins, 25% glucose, electrolytes, trace elements (b vit). May also have insulin, heparin, pepcid.
Can lipids infuse via PIV?
no - CVL only
What should be monitored at one and two hours after parenteral nutrition dministration?
blood glucose level
TPN should be run through a ____
dedicated line
TPN tubing shoul dbe changed every _____ hours
24
Inspect TPN solutions for _________
crackling
if TPN runs out, hang _______
d10
after 3 days of TPN, how would you know nutritional status is improving?
albumin level
added to bloopd prodcuts to prevent clotting
calcium citrate
Only fluid that blood can hang with
NS. Others cause hemolysis or clumping
#1 sign of an acute hemolytic reaction to blood products
flank pain
TRALI
transfusion related acute lung injury. Acute onset of non cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
Vital sign routine after blood administration?
q15 min 1st hour, then qh
If transfusion reaction is suspected:
disconnect line from catheter, keep blood attached, return to blood bank. Connect new IV set with SN or flush with NS. Collecta urine sample.