Fluid and Electrolytes

Question 1

Diffusion

Answer 1

the movement of molecules from and area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration

Question 2

Colloid osmotic pressure

Answer 2

pressure created by Plasma proteins. Pulls fluid back into blood vessels at venous end of the capillary bed. Also called oncotic pressure.

Question 3

If fluid moves from the interstitial space to the blood, what would you expect to find when assessing the skin?

Answer 3

dry skin with poor turgor

Question 4

Glucose attracts water. It is an osmotic diuretic. So, if the blood sugar is high and the kidney filters out some of the excess sugar, what will be the result?

Answer 4

Water will be eliminated