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Exam 3 Fundamentals B260 IUPUI Questions With Complete Solutions Fluid hhCorrect Answers hhwater that contains dissolved or suspended substances such as glucose, mineral salts, and proteins Fluid amount hhCorrect Answers hhVolume Fluid concentration hhCorrect Answers hhosmolality Fluid composition hhCorrect Answers hhelectrolyte concentration Degree of Acidity hhCorrect Answers hhpH Characteristics of body fluids hhCorrect Answers hhThe characteristics of body fluids influence body system function through their effects on cell function. All of these characteristics have regulatory mechanisms, which keep them in balance for normal functi on. Who are at risk for dehydration? and why? hhCorrect Answers hhinfants, patients with neurological or psychological problems, and older adults who are unable to communicate their thirst. What is the best nursing indication for fluid status? hhCorrect Answers hhpatient weight best indicator of fluid retention and overload, better than I&Os 2.2 lbs = 1L of fluid minimum daily fluid requirements: formula needed weight in kilograms hhCorrect Answers hh1st: 10kg = 100ml/kg 2nd: 10kg = 50ml/kg any other = 20 ml/ kg ICF hhCorrect Answers hhintracellular fluid, within cells. 2/3 total body water ECF hhCorrect Answers hhExtracellular fluid (Fluid outside cells - but within body) 1/3 of total body water - interstitial - intravascular - transcellular transcellular fluid s hhCorrect Answers hhare secreted by epithelial cells and include cerebrospinal, pleural, peritoneal, and synovial fluids Intravascular fluid hhCorrect Answers hhis blood plasma found in the vascular system. interstitial fluids hhCorrect Answers hhthe fluids between cells and outside the blood vessels. These include lymph (fluid in the lymphatic channels). Hemoglobin test does what? hhCorrect Answers hhMeasures the amount of hemoglobin in the blood (RBC) and is a good measure of the blood's ability to carry O2 throughout the body. Males: 13.2 -17.3 g/dL Females: 11.7 -15.5 g/dL Hematocrit hhCorrect Answers hhthe amount of space (volume) RBC take up in the blood. Males: 39 -50% Females: 35 -47% Hypovolemia causes hhCorrect Answers hh- diarrhea -abnormal fluid loss - fistula drainage - hemorrhage - Polyuria - fever (increased sweating) -inadequate intake -osmotic diuresis This is volume deficit If the Hypovolemia is bad enough?? (signs and symptoms) hhCorrect Answers hh(change in position may cause these) High HR Low BP -dizziness/light -headedness -flattened neck veins - pulse weak/thready - Increase RR - severe fluid volume loss - Urine output less than 500mL/day -restlessness -coma - Alter mental status (confusion, drowsiness, lethargy, confusion seizures) Labs: increased hemoglobin, hematocrit, & BUN (blood urea nitrogen) Hypovolemia nursing considerations hhCorrect Answers hhApply moisturizing creams to increase moisture retention & stimulate circulation Skin signs and symptoms of Hypovolemia hhCorrect Answers hh- turgor is diminished/wrinkled - warm/dry with mild deficit - may be cool & moist with severe deficit - tongue may be furrowed - oral mucous membranes are dry, sticky, paste -like coating -thirsty -eyes sunken & soft Causes of hypervolemia hhCorrect Answer s hhheart failure renal failure excessive intake of fluids abnormal retention of fluids long-term corticosteroid therapy Hypervolemia signs & symptoms hhCorrect Answers hh- increase pulse: full and bounding - full peripheral pulses - increase BP - distended neck veins -polyuria/nocturiaThe benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
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