Colloids

Question 1

What are colloids

Answer 1

Large molecules that do not dissolve and cannot pass through a membrane

Question 2

Colloids are used clinically for volume _____

Answer 2

Expansion

Question 3

Colloids pull fluid into the _____

Answer 3

Bloodstream

Question 4

What are examples of colloids (4)

Answer 4

Albumin
Dextran
Hetastarch
Mannitol

Question 5

Monitor pts during infusion for (5)

Answer 5

Increase bp
Dyspnea
Bounding pulse
Fluid overload
Anaphylaxis

Question 6

what do we watch for when giving colloids

Answer 6

fluid overload
monitor fluid balance
monitor electrolytes

Question 7

What s/s do we see with fluid overload (4)

Answer 7

Dyspnea
Neck vein distention
Increased bp
Respiratory distress

Question 8

What is the #1 sign of fluid overload

Answer 8

Dyspnea

Question 9

How do we monitor fluid balance (5)

Answer 9

I&O
Vs
Wt
Increased heart rate
Resparations increased

Question 10

what electrolytes do we monitor when giving colloids

Answer 10

K
Na

Question 11

what do we need to watch for when we give colloids

Answer 11

fluid overload
monitor fluid balance
monitor electrolytes

Question 12

what do we need to watch for when we give colloids

Answer 12

fluid overload
monitor fluid balance
monitor electrolytes