Fluid Balance Flashcards
What does ADH hormone regulate?
Retain water
What does angiotensin II do?
Stimulates adrenal gland to release more aldosterone and can cause construction of blood vessels- in term causes raises in BP
Which way does hydrostatic pressure move fluid?
Out of the blood vessel
Which way does plasma colloid osmotic pressure move fluid?
Into the vessel
Where are bedridden patients dependent edema located?
Lowest points, so back of the body
Is hypermia an active or passive process?
Active
What is hyperemia caused by?
Inflammation or exercise of skeletal muscles
What does hyperemia blood look like?
Red (erythematous) due to influx of oxygenated blood
Is congestion active or passive?
Passive
What causes congestion?
Obstruction of venous return
What does congested blood appear as?
Cyanotic or reddish blue due to accumulation of deoxygenated hemoglobin
A man develops a blood clot in his right lower leg, is this hyperemia or congestion?
Congestion
A man blushed during a meeting is this hyperemia or congestion?
Hyperemia
What causes exudate?
Inflammation
Has a high protein level
What is transudate?
Filtrate of plasma
Has a low protein level, not due to inflammation