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Exam3- Fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base balance Flashcards

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hypovolemia or isotonic FVD

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loss of h2o AND electrolytes from the ECF

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dehydration

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loss of h2o without the loss of electrolytes

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risk factors for hypovolemia

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  • excessive GI loss: vomiting, diarrhea, nasogastric suctioning
  • sweating
  • excessive urination (DI, kidney disease, AI, osmotic diuresis)
  • third spacing (peritonitis, ascites, burns, intestinal obstruction
  • poor intake (anorexia, nausea, NPO)
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risk factors for dehydration

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  • hyperventilation
  • DKA
  • prolonged fever
  • enteral feeding with poor water intake
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S/S for both dehydration and hypovolemia (FVD)

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  • hypothermia
  • hypotension
  • tachycardia
  • tachypnea
  • dizziness, syncope, confusion, fatigue
  • weight loss
  • dry mucous membranes
  • oliguria (decreased urine output)
  • nonelastic skin turgor
  • no tears
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hypervolemia (FVE)

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excess water AND sodium

increased blood volume

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7
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overhydration (hypoosmolar fluid imbalance)

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  • retention of more water than electrolytes

- causes hemodilation

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risk factors for hypervolemia

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  • heart failure
  • poor kidney function
  • plasma fluid shifts (hypertonic fluid, burns)
  • excessive sodium intake
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risk factors for overhydration

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  • head injuries
  • anesthetics
  • SIADH (excess secretion of ADH)
  • water replacement without electrolytes replacement (strenuous exercise with profuse diaphoresis)
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S/S for FVE

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  • hypertension
  • bounding pulse
  • tachycardia
  • confusion
  • muscle weakness
  • weight gain
  • edema/ascites
  • JVD
  • dyspnea
  • crackles
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11
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sodium range

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135-145

in the ECF

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12
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potassium range

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3.5-5.0

in the ICF

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calcium range

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9-10.5

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14
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magnesium range

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1.3-2.1

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15
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  • excess of water in the plasma or loss of sodium-rich fluids
  • water moves IN to the cell, causing cellular swelling (cerebral edema)
A

hyponatremia

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  • serious electrolyte imbalance: can cause significant neurological, endocrine, and cardiac disturbances
  • water moves OUT of the cell, making the cell dehydrated
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hypernatremia

17
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  • tachycardia
  • hypotension
  • headache, confusion
  • decreased deep tendon reflexes
  • hyperactive bowel sounds
  • abdominal cramps
  • N/V
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S/S for both hyponatremia and hypernatremia

18
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  • weak irregular pulse
  • hypotension
  • muscle cramping
  • mental confusion
  • premature ventricular contractions
  • bradycardia
  • flattened T waves
  • ST depression
  • hypoactive bowels
  • n/v/
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hypokalemia S/S

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  • slow irregular pulse
  • hypotension
  • mental confusion
  • lack of reflexes
  • v-fib
  • peaked T waves
  • widened QRS, cardiac arrest
  • hyperactive bowels
  • diarrhea
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hyperkalemia S/S

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  • numbness and tingling
  • muscle spasms
  • hyperactive DTR
  • +chvostek’s sign (facial twitching)
  • +trousseau’s sign (hand/finger spasms with BP cuff)
  • laryngospasm
  • prolonged QT interval and ST segment
  • hyperactive bowels, diarrhea
  • seizures
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hypocalcemia S/S

21
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  • decreased reflexes
  • bone pain
  • dysrhythmias
  • increased risk of blood clots
  • weakness, lethargy
  • decreased LOC
A

hypercalcemia S/S

22
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  • hyperactive DTR
  • muscle tetany
  • +chvostek
  • +trousseau
  • tetany
  • seizures
  • hypoactive bowels
  • constipation
  • tachycardia
  • hypertension
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hypomagnesemia S/S

23
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  • diminished DTR
  • muscle paralysis
  • shallow respirations (decreased RR)
  • bradycardia, hypotension
  • lethargy
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hypermagnesemia S/S

24
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chloride

A
  • other electrolytes
  • in the ECF
  • bound to other ions (CaCl2)
25
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phosphate (phosphorus)

A

-ICF anion
-bound with calcium in teeth and bones
-inverse relationship with calcium
(increased phosphate= decreased calcium)

26
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bicarbonate

A
  • in the ICF and ECF
  • acid-base balance
  • regulated by the kidneys
  • produced by body to act as buffer
27
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normal blood pH

A

7.35-7.45

28
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<7.35

A

acidosis

29
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> 7.45

A

alkalosis

30
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normal pCO2

A

33-45 mmHG

31
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repiratory

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pertaining to CO2 (acid)

-affected by ability to adequately exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

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respiratory acidosis

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pCO2 > 45mmHg

retaining CO2

33
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respiratory alkalosis

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pCO2 < 35mmHg

excessive ventilation

34
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metabolic

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pertaining to HCO3- (base)

-kidneys control by retaining or excreting HCO3- in response to body’s pH

35
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normal HCO3-

A

22-26

36
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metabolic acidosis

A

HCO3 < 22

too much acid in the body or body unable to excrete enough acid

37
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metabolic alkalosis

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HCO3 > 26

acid loss or too much base

38
Q

practice:

pH= 7.27
pCO2= 36
HCO3-= 19
A

metabolic acidosis

pH is acidic (7.27)
pCO2 is within range (36)
HCO3- level is below normal (acidic) (19)

pH 7.35-7.45
pCO2= 35-45
HCO3= 22-26

39
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practice:

pH= 7.52
pCO2= 28
HCO3-= 23
A

respiratory alkalosis

pH is alkalotic (7.52)
pCO2 is alkalotic (28)
HCO3 is within range (23)

pH 7.35-7.45
pCO2= 35-45
HCO3= 22-26

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