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amount of water in ECF (L)?
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15L
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amiunt of water in ICF (L)?
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25L
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blood, intersititial fluid, lymph and transcellular fluids are considered ECF or ICF?
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ECF
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Fluid contained in cells is called ECF or ICF?
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ICF
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movement of fluid through a semipermeable membrane due to hydrostatic pressure difference on both sides is called?
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filtration
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"water pushing" pressure is also called?
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hydrostatic pressure
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the free movement of particles across a permeable membrane from high to low concentration is called?
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diffusion
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This electrolyte is 10x more abundant OUTSIDE of the cell
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sodium 134-145
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insulin making the cell membrane more permeable to glucose is called?
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facilitated diffusion/facilitated transport
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the number of miliosmoles in a L
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osmolarity
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the number of miliosmoles in a kg of solution
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osmolality
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normal osmolarity of plasma and other body fluids
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270-300 mOsm/L
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greater than 300 mOsm/L
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hyperosmotic/hypertonic
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less than 270 mOsm/L
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hypoosmotic/hypotonic
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these fluids pull water from the ICF into the ECF
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hypertonic
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shrinkage of these specialized cells due to hyperosmolarity of the blood (ecxessive sweating, etc) activates the thirst center
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osmoreceptors
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the thirst center is less sensitive in ?
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older adults
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lymph fluid contains __________ proteins than blood
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less
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the fluid that causes swelling of the feet and ankles due to decreased skeletal muscle movements (i.e. long plane trip) is
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lymph
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Fat has ________ water than skeletal muscle
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less
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the average intake of fluids and from food (mL) and liquids (mL)
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food 800 mL
liquids 1500 mL |
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the minimum amount of urine needed to filter toxic waste is (mL)?
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400-600 mL (16-25mL/hr average)
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the minimum amount of urine needed to filter toxic waste is called?
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obligatory urine output
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water loss through the skin, lungs and stool is called
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insensible water loss
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in the healthy adult, insensible water loss averages (mL)
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500-1000 mL/d
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for every degree of body temperature, insensible loss increases by
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10%
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factors that increase risk for insensible water loss
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hot and dry climates
mechanically ventilated patients tachypnea |
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maximum rate of water loss due to excessive sweating (L/h)
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2 L/h
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three hormones that control fluid and electrolyte balance?
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ADH
BNP aldosterone |
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a hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex whenever sodium levels in the ECF are DECREASED
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aldosterone
prevents both water and sodium loss |
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aldosterone works on the kidney nephrons and triggers them to:
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reabsorb sodium and water from the urine back into the blood.
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aldosterone also prevents blood _______ levels from becoming too ________
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potassium , high
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another name for ADH
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vasopressin
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ADH is produced by the brain and stored in the ___________
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posterior pituitary gland
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___________ stimulates the posterior pituitary gland to release ADH in response to changes in blood osmolarity.
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hypothalamus
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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 ______
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ADH , posterior pituitary gland
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__________ acts directly on the kidney tubules and collecting ducts, making them more permeable to water; more water is then ___________
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ADH, reabsorbed
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the release of ADH __________ blood osmolarity, making it more _________
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decreases, dilute
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when plasma sodium levels fall, osmoreceptors swell and ADH release is ___________. ________ water is reabsorbed and _________ urine is excreted.
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inhibited, less, more
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Natriuretic hormones are secreted by special cells that line the
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atria (ANP )and ventricles (BNP) of the heart
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NPs are released in response to
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increased blood volume and blood pressure - due to stretching of the heart
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NPs create effects opposite of ________
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aldosterone
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NPs inhibit reabsorption of ________, leading to ________ urine output
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sodium, increased
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the most common type of fluid volume deficit is _____________
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isotonic dehydration
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In isotonic dehydration, fluid is lost only from the __________. Fluid in the __________ remains the same
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ECF (including plasma and interstitial)
ICF (cells) |
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beverages such as caffeine and alcohol can lead to ___________ and should not be used to treat ________
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fluid loss, dehydration
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A tool for assessing a patient's fluid status is to use this tool
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Gordon's Functional Health Patterns
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1 liter of water = ______ lbs or ______kg
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2.2 lbs or 1kg
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_______________ are the best indicator of fluid losses or gains
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changes in daily weights
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a weight change of 1lb corresponds to a fluid volume change of ________ ml
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500 mL
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when calculating fluid intake, solid foods such as ice cream, gelatin and ices should be included because they
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are liquids at body temperature
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Older adults may be at a higher risk for dehydration due to their decreased perception of thirst, and use of ___________
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diuretics and laxatives
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dehydration signs and symptoms:
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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 |
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for every degree celcsius above normal, an additional ______ mL of fluid is lost
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500 mL
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Hgb and Hct will ___________ in dehydration
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increase (become more concentrated)
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BUN will _________ in dehydration
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increase
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Isotonic / Hypertonic / Hypotonic?
0.9% NS |
isotonic
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Isotonic / Hypertonic / Hypotonic?
0.45% NS |
hypotonic
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Isotonic / Hypertonic / Hypotonic?
d5W |
isotonic
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Isotonic / Hypertonic / Hypotonic?
d10W |
hypertonic
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Isotonic / Hypertonic / Hypotonic?
d5NS |
hypertonic
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Isotonic / Hypertonic / Hypotonic?
d5 1/2NS |
hypertonc
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Isotonic / Hypertonic / Hypotonic?
d5 1/4NS |
isotonic
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Isotonic / Hypertonic / Hypotonic?
Ringer's lactate |
isotonic
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Isotonic / Hypertonic / Hypotonic?
d5 LR |
hypertonic
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Fluid replacement closest to plasma in osmolarity and pH
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Ringer's Lactate
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(ECF) Electrolyte level for:
sodium |
135-145 mEq/L
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(ECF) Electrolyte level for:
potassium |
3.5-5 mEq/L
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(ECF) Electrolyte level for:
chloride |
96-109 mEq/L
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(ECF) Electrolyte level for:
calcium |
8.5-10 mEq/L
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(ECF) Electrolyte level for:
magnesium |
1.3-2.1 mEq/L
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(ECF) Electrolyte level for:
protein |
7-8g/L
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foods low in Na+
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fresh fish, poultry, fresh vegetables and fruit
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sodium is stored deep within the ______ tissue and can be released into the ECF as needed
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kidney
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Serum sodium balance is influenced by ________, _______, and _______ (hormones)
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ADH, aldosterone and NP
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low serum sodium levels inhibit the secretion of _____ and ______ and trigger the secretion of _______
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ADH, NP
aldosterone |
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high serum sodium levels inhibit the secretion of _____ and directly stimulate the secretion of _______ and ______
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aldosterone
ADH and NP |
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Almost all foods contain potassium, but it is highest in:
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meat, fish, many fruits and vegetables.
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potassium is low in these foods:
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eggs, bread and cereal grains
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___% of potassium is removed via the kidneys
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80%
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Kidney excretion of potassium is enhanced by ____________
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aldosterone
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_______% of total body potassium is found inside the cells
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98%
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__ % of total body potassium is inside the cells
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98%
small changes have profound effects - every body system is affected |
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low serum potassium causes __________ excitability of cells and make them ______ responsive to stimuli
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reduced, less
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_______ status should be assessed first in any patient who might have hypokalemia.
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respiratory status - skeletal muscle weakness cuases shallow respirations. Should be assessed q2h
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hypokalemia causes a _____ response to DTRs
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decreased
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in patients with hypokalemia, the peripheral pulses are generally _________
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thready and weak. Easily blocked with light pressure
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severe hypokalemia can cuase ________ (musculoskeletal)
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flaccid paralysis
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neurological changes of hypokalemia include:
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short-term irritability and anxiety followed by lethargy, acute confusion and coma
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Hypokalemia - a patient may become lethargic and unable to perform simple problem solving tasks such as :
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counting by threes
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hypokalemia - smooth muscle contractions in the GI tract are _____, which leads to ________ peristalsis. Bowel sounds will be ______
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decreased, decreased, decreased or absent
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paralytic ileus can be cuased by ___________
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severe hypokalemia
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EKG changes in hypokalemia:
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ST depression, flat T waves, prominent U waves
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A dilution of no more than ____ mEq/10mL of solution is recommended for potassium infusion.
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1mEq/10ml
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the max infusion rate of potassium is
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5 to 10 mEq/hr, never to exceed 20
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postassium is never given (route):
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IM or SQ. Tissue irritant. Also never IVP
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If infiltration of potassium infusion occurs (burning or pain at the site):
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stop solution, remove access, notify provider and call a rapid response
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Potassium shoul dbe taken on an empty stomach? T/F
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false. can cuase n/v. also has an unpleasant taste.
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Which is a potassium sparing diuretic? furosemide, spironolactone, bumetanide
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spironolactone
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Hyperkalemia causes _______ cell excitability and _____ stimulus is needed for depolorization
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increased , less
cells may even fire spontaneously. |
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the most serious complication of hyperkalemia is ____
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altered cardiac function
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hyperkalemia is rare in people with ______
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normal renal function
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most cases of hyperkalemia occur in __________ patients
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hospitalized
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potassium movement into the cells is enhanced by ________ (hormone)
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insulin - increases the activity of the Na/K pump
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foods high in potassium:
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meat (organ and preserved)
dairy dried fruit bananas/cataloups/kiwi/oranges Veg: avos, broccoli, dired beans/peas, mushrooms, seaweed, soybeans, spinach |
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foods low in potassium:
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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 |
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aldosterone is secreted by the _______ glands
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adrenal - in response to decreased ECF volume
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normal albumin level
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3-5
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normal K level
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3.5-5
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normal Na level
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135-145
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normal water loss from skin
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1000 mL/d
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normal water loss from lungs
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300-400 mL/d
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normal wate rloss frmo GI
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100-200 mL/d
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normal water due to urine loss
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1-2L/d
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normal water loss due to evaporation (insensible)
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600 mL/d
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the gut sequesters water, so loss can occur by
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NG suction
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Disease rsulting from posterior pituitary not releasing ADH - pt gets very dehydrated due to excessive urination.
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Diabetes insipidus (not related to DM)
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three Ps of hyperglycemia
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polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria
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type of fluid for rapid ECF expansion
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isotonic solution
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fluid for treatment of cellular dehydration
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hypotonic solution
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type of fluid to treat water intoxication
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hypertonic solution
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What does LR contain that NS does not?
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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. |
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SASH - in CVL?
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saline, administer, saline, heparin.
when accessing a CVL. some facilities do not use heparine |
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adverse reaction to IV medications given too quickly
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speed shock
signs: flushed face, headache, chest tightness, irreg pulse, LOC, cardiac arrest |
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Can TPN infuse via PIV?
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no - CVL only
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Can PPn infuse via PIV?
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yes - less osmotic
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max amount of glucose in PPN
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10%
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this test should precede TPN administration (panel)
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Chem-10
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Components of TPN
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proteins, 25% glucose, electrolytes, trace elements (b vit). May also have insulin, heparin, pepcid.
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Can lipids infuse via PIV?
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no - CVL only
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What should be monitored at one and two hours after parenteral nutrition dministration?
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blood glucose level
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TPN should be run through a ____
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dedicated line
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TPN tubing shoul dbe changed every _____ hours
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24
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Inspect TPN solutions for _________
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crackling
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if TPN runs out, hang _______
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d10
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after 3 days of TPN, how would you know nutritional status is improving?
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albumin level
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added to bloopd prodcuts to prevent clotting
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calcium citrate
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Only fluid that blood can hang with
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NS. Others cause hemolysis or clumping
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#1 sign of an acute hemolytic reaction to blood products
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flank pain
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TRALI
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transfusion related acute lung injury. Acute onset of non cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
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Vital sign routine after blood administration?
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q15 min 1st hour, then qh
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If transfusion reaction is suspected:
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disconnect line from catheter, keep blood attached, return to blood bank. Connect new IV set with SN or flush with NS. Collecta urine sample.
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