Exam (elaborations)
UTMB Patho Fluid & Electrolyte Balance test questions and answers(100- accuracy).
- Course
- Institution
UTMB Patho Fluid & Electrolyte Balance test questions and answers(100- accuracy).
[Show more]
Content preview
UTMB Patho Fluid & ElectrolyteBalance test questions and
answers(100% accuracy)
Albumin preference Range? - answer 3.4-4.7g/dL
Ways to lower K levels? - answer 1) IV dextrose & Insulin push
2) Kayexalate PO
3) Stop consuming K high foods (potatoes, bananas, fruits, nuts,
chocolate)
4) Hold K sparing/increasing meds (spironlactone/ aldactone)
5) Hemodialysis
Osmosis def: - answer *passive* transport across semipermeable
membrane from low solute conc to high solute conc
(Area with a lot of water to area with a little water)
What meds can be given to protect the heart from potential dysrhythmias
created by hyperkalemia? - answer Calcium Gluconate- this increases
excitation threshold and makes it harder for the heart to convert into a
lethal rhythm (Vfib, pulseless Vtach)
What electrolyte imbalance causes a positive Babinski Reflex and/or
Trousseau sign? - answer Hypomagnesemia
Babinski in when toes flex out with a stimulation instead of curling in
What blood component deficiency can lead to third spacing? - answer
Albumin
, Give an example of insensible water loss - answer Perspiration or
expiration
This is water lost through evaporation from skin *patient unaware of it/
normal everyday water loss that occurs*)
Why does a patient in fluid volume deficit have an increased hematocrit? -
answer The ratio of fluid to hematocrit is off so an increase of it will show
in labs because of the depletion of fluid
What are the signs and symptoms of fluid volume deficit? - answer - Poor
skin turgor
- dry skin & mucus membranes
- high urine specific gravity
- decreased urine output
- thirst
- sunken fontanelles and eyes in babies
Give an example of a non-electrolyte - answer Glucose!
LAB VALUES - answer
Na - answer 135-145
K - answer 3.5-5.0
Cl - answer 98-106
HCO3 - answer 22-26
Ca - answer 8.5-10.5
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller GUARANTEEDSUCCESS. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $14.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
77764 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now