Chapter 3: Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalance Flashcards
1
Q
What is a partial colectomy?
A
Removal of a section of the large bowel
2
Q
What is a PCA?
A
Patient controlled analgesia
3
Q
What is a bellovac?
A
vacuum drain.
4
Q
What happens when a persons glomerular filtration rate drops?
A
The juxtaglomerular cells in the kidney respond by secreting renin
5
Q
Where is anti diuretic hormone secreted from?
A
From the posterior pituitary gland in response to increased serum osmolality
6
Q
Define oliguria
A
Less than 30ml per hr of urine excretion when left untreated can lead to AKI
7
Q
What is a normal serum sodium (Na+) level?
A
135-145 mmol/L
8
Q
What is a normal serum potassium (K)
level?
A
3.8 - 4.9 mmol/L
9
Q
Symptoms of hyponatraemia
A
Confusion
Headache
Muscle weakness
