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NUR276 Test 1 WithCorrect Answers
What is osmosis? - ANSWER diffusion of water across a selectively permeable
membrane from low to high
What is diffusion? - ANSWER The movement of particles from an area of high
concentration to an area of low concentration.
Hypotonic fluids - ANSWER D5W
0.45% NaCl
Will decrease blood pressure and cause cell to swell
Isotonic fluids - ANSWER 0.9% Nacl
RInger's Solution
Lactated Ringer's
Hypertonic fluids - ANSWER Increase in serum osmolarity. Pulls fluid into the
blood vessels. Reduces risk of edema.
3% NS
What is a colloid solution? - ANSWER albumin, dextran
Where is ADH produced? - ANSWER hypothalamus
Where is ADH stored? - ANSWER posterior pituitary
, What does ADH do? - ANSWER increases NaCl and H20 resorption in kidney
increased intravascular volume
How does ADH affect the body - ANSWER ADH stimulates kidney to retain
water
decreases volume of urine, increases concentration of urine
What is serum osmolality? - ANSWER a measure of the solute concentration
of the blood
What is urine specific gravity? - ANSWER kidney's ability to regulate fluid
balance & evaluate the hydration status of the body.
If a patient is hypovolemic would their serum osmolality and urine specific
gravity be low or high? - ANSWER HIGH
Hypernatremia s/s - ANSWER You are 'fried' or S.A.L.T.
F - Fever (low grade), flushed skin
R - Restless (irritable)
I - Increased fluid retention and increased BP
E - Edema (peripheral and pitting)
D - Decreased urinary output, dry mouth
S = Skin flushed
A = Agitation
L = Low-grade fever
T = Thirst
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