EXAM 2: F&E Flashcards
How much of body weight is water?
50-60%
How much of the body is the ICF compartment and how much of the body is ECF?
70%; 30%
What variations determine body fluid needs in the body?
- age
- body fat
- biological sex
What is meant by sensible?
urination + defication
What is meant by insensible?
sweat
What are the cations?
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Hydrogen
- Magnesium
What are the anions?
- Chloride
- Bicarbonate
- Phosphate
What are non-electrolytes?
- Urea
- Glucose
How does gases enter or leave a cell?
by diffusion
How does water enter or leave a cell?
by osmosis
How does glucose, amino acids and salts enter or leave a cell?
by active transport
What two processes are passive, requiring no ATP?
osmosis and diffusion
This regulation requires energy and ATP against a concentration gradient:
active transport
This regulation passes through a permeable membrane from a higher to lower pressure gradient:
capillary filtration
What is a buffer?
solutions that contain a weak acid and conjugate base
What is the main organ utilized in a buffer?
the kidneys
What organ systems regulate hydrogen ions?
the respiratory and renal systems
What is hypovolemia (dehydration)?
when you have less blood running through the veins; loss of water and solutes in ECF
Who is at risk for experiencing hypovolemia?
- children
- elderly
- ill
What is the different levels of severity for hypovolemia?
- Pronounced 5%
- Severe 8%
- Life-threatening 15%
What is third space shift?
fluid is stuck in the ECF so its not running through the veins but is collecting in the transcellular space (they are dehydrated but have fluid built up)
What is hypervolemia?
Intravascular compartments and interstitial spaces have a overload of blood
What is perinsitis?
a local anesthetic to get fluid out
What is 0+ edema classified as?
non-pitting edema that is 0mm
What is 1+ edema classified as?
mild pitting edema that is 2mm and disappears rapidly
What is 2+ edema classified as?
moderate pitting edema that is 4mm and disappears in 10-15 seconds
What is 3+ edema classified as?
moderately severe edema that is 6mm and a depression that last more than 1 minute
What is 4+ edema classified as?
severe pitting edema that is 8mm and the depression last more than 2 minutes
What should be the first attempt to regain F&E balance?
the diet (try changing diet before giving F&E via IV which would be the fastest route if too much has been lost)
What is the cause of hyponatremia?
- Loss of Na or gain of water
- Fluid Swift Extracellular to intracellular causing, swelling
What are the s/sx of hyponatremia?
Confusion hypotension, edema, muscle cramps & weakness, and dry skin
What is considered severe hyponatremia?
Serum sodium less than 115mEq/L
What are the s/sx of severe hyponatremia?
Increased intracranial pressure, lethargy, muscle twitching, focal weakness, hemiparesis and seizures***…death
What is the cause of hypernatremia?
- Excess water loss or excess sodium
- Swift of fluids from the cell causing them to shrink
What are the s/sx of hypernatremia?
- Neurological Impairment
- Children – Permanent brain damage