Extracellular fluid ecf - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

▪ Approximately 60% of typical adult is fluid ▪ Varies with age, body size, gender ▪ Intracellular fluid-2/3 ▪ Extracellular fluid-1/3 ▪ Intravascular ▪ Interstitial ▪ Transcellular (CSF, pericardial, synovial, intraocular) "Third spacing": loss of ECF into space that does not contribute to equilibrium (ex. burns) ↓ lean muscle mass = ↓ fluid (like gero's) ↓ AnsBody fluid excretion Ans- fluids leave the body by several routes skin, lungs, GI tract and kidn...

NSG 170 Exam 1: Gas Exchange & Perfusion; Questions and Answers 100% Solved What regulates the bicarbonate in ECF? CORRECT ANSWER-kidneys What regulates the CO2, carbonic acid in ECF? CORRECT ANSWER-lungs Normal plasma pH range? CORRECT ANSWER-7.35 - 7.45 Major extracellular fluid buffer system? CORRECT ANSWER-Bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer system Normal Ranges CORRECT ANSWER-pH 7.35-7.45 PaCO2 35-45mmHg HCO3 22-26 mEq/L PaO2 80-100 mmHg Oxygen Sat >94% Base it ~2 mEq/L

HUBS 191 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Name the four basic types of tissue -Answer-Connective tissue, epithelial tissue, muscle tissue and nervous tissue. Why do the four types of tissues have different structures and function? -Answer-They are made up of different kinds of cells. They have different things that make up the extracellular matrix. They have varying amounts of extracellular matrix. Types of connective tissue -Answer-Connective tissue proper - Loose connective tissue which...

Fluid regulation mechanisms - Answer--The thirst center. The thirst center in the hypothalamus stimulates or inhibits the desire for a person to drink. -Antidiuretic hormone. ADH regulates the amount of water the kidney tubules absorb and is released in response to low blood volume or in response to an increase in the concentration of sodium and other solutes in the intravascular fluids. -The RAAS. The RAA system controls fluid volume, in which when the blood volume decreases, blood flow t...

aseptic technique - means clean technique -hand hygiene, sterile gloves not used bacterial meningitis - is an emergency and IV antibitoics are needed ASAP stress fracture - a small crack in the bone that often develops from chronic, excessive impact adults body fluids - 50-60% of total body weight is water infants body fluids - 15-80% of total body wt is water 2/3 body weight - is intracellular 1/3 body weight - is extracellular 1 kg (2.2 lb) of body weight - is approximate...

The distribution of bodily fluids or total body water (TBW) involves the presence of ? correct answer: Intracellular fluid (ICF) Extracellular fluid (ECF) What is the major constituent of body tissues? correct answer: water What is the TBW of total body weight in full term new borns-late adolescence? correct answer: New born= 75% Adolescence= 45% the fluid contained within the cells correct answer: Intracellular fluid (ICF) fluid found outside the cell correct answer: Extracel...

Exam 2: NR226/ NR 226 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Fundamentals: Patient Care I Review| Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | A Grade - Chamberlain QUESTION Functions of Fluids -Homeostasis -Transports nutrients and O2 to cells -Regulates body temp -Waste elimination (kidneys and bowel) -Skin moisture -Adult's body weight is ~ 60% water QUESTION Fluid Distribution Answer: Extracellular: Fluid= 20% body weight Intracellular: Fluid= 40% body weight QUESTI...

Final Exam: NSG122/ NSG 122 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Nursing Fundamental Concepts | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| All Units Covered| 100% Correct| A Grade - Herzing QUESTION dehydration - loss of water only - electrolyte levels will be INCREASED QUESTION First spacing of fluid Answer: normal distribution of fluid in ECF and ICF QUESTION Second spacing of fluid Answer: abnormal accumulation of interstitial fluid - edema (CHF, sodium ret...

When discussing causes of hypernatremia (elevated serum sodium), it is correct to include: Select all that apply. A) Excessive free water intake. B) Inappropriate administration of hypertonic saline solution. C) Over secretion of the hormone aldosterone. D) Cushing syndrome. E) Ingesting large amounts of dietary sodium. (Ans-B,C,&D High sodium can be caused by inappropriate administration of hypertonic saline (sodium bicarbonate in cardiac arrest), over secretion of aldosterone, and Cu...

HESI: NSG122/ NSG 122 (2024/ 2025 Update) Nursing Fundamental Concepts | Complete Guide | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Herzing Q: Fluid volume deficit sodium Volume depletion, or extracellular fluid (ECF) volume contraction, occurs as a result of loss of total body sodium. Causes include vomiting, excessive sweating, diarrhea, burns, diuretic use, and kidney failure. Q: DNR-action Answer: -Needs a doctors order -Legally can not preform chest compres...