Clinical Assessment 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Fluid loss/ Body weight conversions
A
1L= 1kg
480mL= 1lb
2
Q
4 Signs of shock
A
- Increased HR+ RR
- Cold extremities
- Shaking
- Incoherency
3
Q
What is the most accurate lab value of dehydration
A
Increased Albumin due to less plasma, also increases TP
4
Q
The spleen contracts in response to ___ _________
A
Low perfusion
5
Q
Pathognomonic
A
Absolute criteria
6
Q
At what level would a USG indicate dehydration
A
> 1.040
7
Q
PCV will generally increase in a state of dehydration due to plasma loss, but ________ is a better indicator of true hydration status
A
Albumin
8
Q
Starting point for fluid therapy based on PCV estimation
A
for every one percent increased
10mL/ kg
9
Q
Urine output equation
A
1-2mL/ kg/ hr
10
Q
Normal CVP
A
0-3 cm H2O
