Electrolytes and Fluid Balance

Question 1

Chovostek’s Sign

Answer 1

Contraction of facial muscles w/light tap over facial nerves. (hypocalcemia)

Question 2

Trousseau’s Sign

Answer 2

Carpal spasm of arm caused by inflating a BP cuff.

Question 3

Isotonic Solution

Answer 3

Increases intravascular volume and used to treat fluid volume deficits.

Question 4

Hypotonic Solution

Answer 4

Increases intracellular volume and used to treat intracellular dehydration from conditions such as DKA, hyperosmolar hyperglycemia.

Question 5

Hypertonic Solution

Answer 5

Increases extracellular volume and used as a volume expander.

Question 6

Colloid IV fluids

Answer 6

Contain large particles that don’t pass through the semi-permeable membrane. Increases intravascular volume and dare used to treat malnourished pts.

Question 7

Dehydration

Answer 7

When free water loss exceeds free water intake.

Question 8

Hypovolemia

Answer 8

Decreased volume of circulating blood in the body.

Question 9

Hypervolemia

Answer 9

Too much fluid in the body.