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NCM_103 | Fundamentals of Nursing > Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance > Flashcards

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Flashcards

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Internal to and relatively surrounds all the cells in the body

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Fluid

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The intentions

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Scientific Knowledge Base

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Comprises a substantial proportion of body weight

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Water

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60% total body weight in Water

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Men

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Less total body weight in Water

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Women

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Body fluids

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Fluid Distribution

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Fluid Compartments

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Extracellular Fluid / ECF
Intracellular Fluid / ICF

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Intravascular Fluid

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Major Division

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Interstitial Fluid

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Minor Division

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10
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Technically full of electrolytes

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Composition of Body Fluids

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Same tonicity / Concentrated solute

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Isotonic Solution

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More dilute / Low solute

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Hypotonic Solution

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More concentrated / High solute

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Hypertonic Solution

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Movement of Water and Electrolytes

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Active Transport
Diffusion
Osmosis
Filtration

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Force of fluid pressing outward against a surface / Water-pushing effect

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Hydrostatic Pressure

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Involves blood containing albumin and other proteins

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Colloids

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Force of fluid pressing inward against a surface / Water-pulling effect

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Oncotic Pressure

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18
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Water portion of the fluids

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Solvent

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19
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Particles dissolved in water

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Solutes

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20
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Measure in osmoles / 1L of water / 275-295 mOsm/L

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Osmolarity

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Number of osmoles / kg of water / 275-295 mOsm/kg

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Osmolality

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22
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Orally through drinking and eating too

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Fluid Intake

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Among various components

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Fluid Distribution

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24
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Across the skin, lungs, GI tract, and kidneys

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Fluid Output

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25
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Regulates osmolality of the body fluids

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Antidiuretic Hormone

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26
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Regulates ECF volume through sodium and water excreted in urine upon blood pressure

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Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone Hormone

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27
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Regulates ECV through sodium and water excreted in urine upon hormones

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Atrial Natriuretic Peptide

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Regulation of Body Fluids

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Thirst Mechanism
Fluid Output
Hormonal Regulation
Lymphatic System

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Other factors affecting intake and output

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Fluid Intake

30
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Insufficient isotonic fluid in the Extracellular Fluid Compartment

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Extracellular Volume Deficit

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Too much isotonic fluid in the Extracellular Fluid Compartment

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Extracellular Volume Excess

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Water deficit

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Hypernatremia

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Water excess

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Hyponatremia

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Overall combination of Extracellular Volume Deficit and Hypernatremia

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Clinical Dehydration

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Best way to monitor fluid status

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Daily Weights

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Electrolyte Homeostasis

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Electrolyte Intake and Absorption
Electrolyte Distribution
Electrolyte Output

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Low potassium

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Hypokalemia

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High potassium

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Hyperkalemia

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Low calcium

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Hypocalcemia

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High calcium

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Hypercalcemia

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Low magnesium

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Hypomagnesemia

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High magnesium

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Hypermagnesemia

43
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For optimal cell function of the body.

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Acid Base-Balance

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The factors

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Nursing Knowledge Base

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Monitor and nurture a patient’s acid-base balance

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Arterial Blood Gases / ABGs

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Acid Production

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Carbonic Acid
Metabolic Acid

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Maintenance of normal pH body fluids

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Acid Buffering

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Acid Excretion

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Lungs
Kidneys

49
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From alveolar hypoventilation

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Respiratory Acidosis

50
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From alveolar hypoventilation

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Respiratory Alkalosis

51
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Increased metabolic acid or bicarbonate

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Metabolic Acidosis

52
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Decreased HCO3 or metabolic acid

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Metabolic Alkalosis

53
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Determination of a patient’s needs, values, and preferences

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Through the Patient’s Eyes

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Age / Environment / Dietary Intake / Alcohol Intake / Medications

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Nursing History

55
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Recent Surgery / Gastrointestinal Output / Acute Illness or Trauma

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Medical History

56
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Daily Weights / Fluid Intake and Output Measurement

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Physical Assessment

57
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Serum Electrolytes / Urine Osmolality / Urine Specific Gravity / ABG Analysis

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Laboratory Values

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Cations (+) / Anions (-)

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Electrolytes

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Serum Value 135-145 mEq/L

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Sodium

60
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Serum Value 3.5-5.0 mEq/L

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Potassium

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Serum Value 4.3-5.3 mEq/L

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Calcium

62
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Serum Value 1.5-1.9 mEq/L

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Magnesium

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Serum Value 1.8-2.6 mEq/L

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Phosphorus

64
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Normal Acid-Base Balance

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pH 7.35-7.45
PaCO2 35-45 mmHg
PaO2 80-100 mmHg
HCO3 22-26 mEq/L

65
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Enteral Replacement of Fluids / Restriction of Fluids / Parenteral Replacement of Fluids and Electrolytes

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Acute Care

66
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Crystalloids

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Intravenous Therapy

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Blood

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Blood Transfusion

68
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Home Intravenous Therapy / Nutrition Support / Medication Safety

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Restorative Care

NCM_103 | Fundamentals of Nursing (11 decks)

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