Fluid & Electrolyte Management Flashcards
1
Q
Define and list electrolytes.
A
Electrically charged particles in solution & active chemicals.
Sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, biphosphate & calcium.
2
Q
What percentage of total body water does ICF make up?
A
65%
3
Q
What percentage of total body water does ECF make up? What does EFC consist of?
A
35%
> Intercellular (interstitial) - lymph
Plasma
Transcellular fluid - GI, respiratory, urinary, glandular, intraoccular & cerebral-spinal fluid.
4
Q
What is the difference between cations and anions?
A
Cations: ions w/ positive charge
Anions: ions w/ negative charge
5
Q
Define osmosis.
A
Movement of H20 through a semipermeable membrane from an area of HIGHER
