Exam 1 Flashcards
Fluid balance varies by:
age, gender, & size
Intracellular space is found
inside the cells
Extracellular space is found
outside of the cells
Extracellular space is composed of
intravascular space, interstitial space, & transcellular space
Intravascular space is composed of
vessels; where we draw labs from
Interstitial space is made of
the fluid between the cells; third spacing
Causes of hypovolemia include:
hemorrhage, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, fever, wound drainage, burns, NPO status, NGT suctioning, diabetes,
Symptoms of hypovolemia include:
tachycardia, weak pulses, hypotension, tachypnea, poor skin turgor, dry & scaly skin, altered mental status, low fever, oliguria, dry mucosa, edema, & polydipsia
Labs that you may see with hypovolemia include:
increased H&H, osmolarity, glucose, protein, BUN, electrolytes, urine specific gravity, creatinine; decreased GFR
Interventions of hypovolemia include:
oral fluids, IV solutions, antiemetics, antipyuretic, ice chips, assess skin integrity, monitor labs, & daily weights
Causes of hypervolemia include:
excessive fluid replacement, kidney failure, heart failure, long-term corticosteroid therapy, & SIADH
Isotonic fluids
fluid floods into the extracellular space; D5W, 0.9%NS, & LR
Hypotonic fluids
fluid moves from the extracellular space to the intracellular space; 0.45%NS, water
Hypertonic fluids
fluid moves from the intracellular space to the extracellular space; TPN, D5 0.45%NS, D5 0.9%NS, & 3%NS
What size gauge is blood administered through?
22 gauge
Infiltration of IV site
IV site will be swollen & cool to touch; remove the IV, elevate the limb, & place a cool compress on it
Phlebitis of IV site
IV site will be red, warm, & painful; monitor for further signs of infection
Symptoms of hypervolemia include:
tachycardia, bounding pulse, HTN, tachypnea, SOB, crackles, raspy voice, edema, altered mental status, JDV, low H&H, cool skin, ascites
Interventions of hypervolemia include:
fluid restriction, Na restriction, diuretics, monitor lung sounds, u/o, daily weight, skin integrity, elevate the extremities, semi or high fowler’s, safely use restroom, & obtain chest xray
Infection of IV site
discharge & fever; remove IV & give abx
Extravagation of IV site
when caustic drugs eat away tissue, causing necrosis; like chemo, vasopressors, & dopamine
6 Rights & 3 Cs of IV Meds
Right patient, time, dose, med, route, & documentation. Correct dilution, correct access, & compatibility.
What is shock?
inadequate tissue perfusion & gas exchange that results in impaired cellular metabolism
Stages of shock
initial, nonprogressive or compensatory, progressive, & refractory
What changes are seen during the Initial Stage of AKI?
tachycardia, tachypnea, MAP decreased by 10mmHg
Nonprogressive or Compensatory Stage
kidneys activate flight or fight response; tachycardia, tachypnea, MAP decreased by 10-15mmHg, hypotension, cool & clammy skin, decreased CR, weak & thready pulse, change in LOC, & decreased u/o
Progressive Stage
decreased blood volume to vital organs; hypoxia & electrolyte imbalance; change in LOC, SOB, low RR, bradycardia, hypotension, decreased GI motility, GI bleeds or ischemia, decreased u/o, cool & dry skin, changes in BUN & creatinine
Refractory Stage
organ damage; unresponsive, labored or irregular breathing, bradypnea, bradycardia, hypotension, GI bleed, anuria, cool & moist skin, cyanosis; end of life discussion
What to do if a patient is in shock:
VS hourly, maintain HR BP & airway, obtain chest xray, place on oxygen, monitor ECG, feed the gut early (enteral feedings), give lots of isotonic fluids, abx, & vasoactives, skin integrity, turn & reposition, skin care, OOB, communicate with family
Labs to monitor with shock
BUN, creatinine, GFR, CBC, WBC, H&H, ABG, electrolytes, lactic acid, blood cultures
Causes of Hypovolemic Shock
external loss of blood (surgery or OB), external loss of fluid (V/D), or internal loss of fluid (3rd spacing, ascites)
Symptoms of Hypovolemic Shock
dehydration, change in LOC, tachypnea, tachycardia, thready pulse, decreased u/o, decreased bowel sounds, N/V, cool skin, & decreased CR