Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis and Imbalances

Question 1

What are the 4 subprocesses for fluid homeostasis?

Answer 1

1. fluid intake
2. fluid excretion
3. fluid distribution
4. fluid absorption

Question 2

What are the 2 fluid imbalances?

Answer 2

1. saline imbalances

2. water imbalances

Question 3

What is the difference between the 2 types of fluid imbalances?

Answer 3

Saline imbalances is about the imbalance of volume or amount of fluid and water imbalance is about imbalance of concentration of the fluid.

Question 4

What is extracellular volume deficit?

Answer 4

it is the removal of a sodium-containing fluid from the the body. a decrease in saline in the same concentration as the normal ECF

Question 5

What are some of the etiologies of ECV deficit?

Answer 5

1. emesis (vomiting)
2. diarrhea
3. adrenal insufficiency
4. extensive diuretic use
5. hemorrhage
6. burns

Question 6

What are some signs and symptoms of ECV deficit?

Answer 6

sudden weight loss

postural blood pressure decrease