Fluids and Electrolytes Flashcards
1
Q
What % of body weight is intracellular fluid
A
40%
2
Q
What % of body weight is interstitial fluid
A
15%
3
Q
What % of body weight is plasma
A
5%
4
Q
What % of body weight is extracellular fluid
A
20%
5
Q
How is H2O lost from the body
A
Sweat, urine(requires 500mL), breathing(1cup), skin, feces
6
Q
How is H2O taken into body
A
Water(drink), eat (20%), metabolic water (biochemical process that has H2O as product)
7
Q
What is the AI for water
A
3.7L/dā>3Lfluid men; 2.7L/dā>2.2Lfluid women
