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Fluids & Electrolytes Flashcards

1
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Body fluid function

A

transports nutrients and waste to ans from cells

acts as solvent

maintains body temp, digestion, elimination, acid-base balance and lubrication of joints

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Fluid

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WATER that contains dissolved or suspended substances

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3
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Intracellular

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inside cell

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4
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Extracellular

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outside cell

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5
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Intravasvular fluid

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plasma in blood

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Interstitial fluid

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fluid between cells

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7
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Osmosis

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movement of water down concentration gradient

low to high solute by semipermeable membrane

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Diffusion

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movement of molecules from high to low concentration gradient

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9
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Colloid function

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moves fluid from in between cells to blood

interstitial to intravascular

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10
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What labs are used to measure total protein levels?

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albumin
globulin
fibrinogen

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11
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What trend does osmotic pressure have with age?

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decreases with age and malnutrition

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12
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hydrostatic pressure

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force of fluid pushing AGAINST cell membrane or vessel wall

pushing fluid OUT of capillary

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13
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What is hydrostatic pressure generated by?

A

blood pressure

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14
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Oncotic pressure

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pulls fluid INTO capillary

caused by plasma colloids in solution

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15
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Electrolyte

A

substances that are electrically charged within a solution

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16
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What does electrolyte concentration depend on?

A

electrolyte intake, absorption, distribution, and excretion

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17
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Anions

A

Cl
Bicarb
P

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18
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Cations

A

K
Na
Ca
Mg

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19
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Intracellular ions

A

K
Mg
P

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20
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Extracellular ions

A

Na
Cl
Bicarb

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21
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Normal Sodium lab levels

A

136-145 meq/L

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22
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Normal Potassium lab level

A

3.5-5.0 meq/L

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23
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Normal magnesium lab level

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1.7-2.2 mg/dL

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24
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Normal calcium lab level

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9-11 mg/dL

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25
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Normal phosphate lab level

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3.2-4.3 mg/dL

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26
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Water follows ___

A

salt

salt sucks

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27
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Hyponatremia

A

low sodium

<136

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28
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Hypernatremia

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high sodium

> 145

29
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Sodium function

A

activates nerve and muscle cells for ion movement for action potential

30
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Causes of hyponatremia

A

GI losses-diarrhea, vomit, NG suction, fistulas
Renal losses-diuretics, adrenal insufficiency
Skin losses-wounds drainage, burns
Fasting diets-polydipsia
Excess hypotonic fluid

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S/Sx of hyponatremia

A

confusion
altered LOC
anorexia
muscle weakness
seizures/coma

32
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Dilutional hyponatremia

A

too much fluid- hypervolemia

increased BP
weight gain
bounding rapid pulse

33
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Depletional hyponatremia

A

not enough fluid-hypovolemia

decreased BP
tachycardia
dry skin
weight loss

34
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Hyponatremia treatment

A

IV normal saline

oral or IV (slow)

fluid restriction

35
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Causes of Hypernatremia

A

IV fluids
tube feedings
excess sodium intake
not enough water
diarrhea
heat stroke
profound diuresis

36
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S/Sx of hypernatremia

A

altered LOC
confusion
seizure/coma
extreme thirst (hyperosmolality)
dry, sticky mucous
muscle cramps

37
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Hypernatremia Treatment

A

if water loss- add water and fluid
if sodium excess- remove sodium

over 48 hours

slow

38
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Hypokalemia

A

low potassium - <3.5

39
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Hyperkalemia

A

high potassium - >5.0

40
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Potassium Function

A

helps regulate cell excitability and electrical status

41
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What is the main source of potassium?

42
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What is the main source of potassium loss?

43
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Causes of hypokalemia

A

renal or GI losses
diarrhea
diuresis**
acid base disorders

44
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S/Sx of hypokalemia

A

cardiac rhythm disturbances
muscle weakness
legs cramps
decreased bowel motility

45
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Do we ever IV push potassium?

46
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Causes of hyperkalemia

A

decreased potassium output (renal failure-not peeing)
burns, crash injuries, sepsis

drugs-potassium sparing diuretics (ACE, ARBs, NSAIDs)

47
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S/Sx of hyperkalemia

A

cardiac rhythm disturbances
muscle weakness, cramps
abdominal cramping
D/V

48
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Magnesium function

A

helps stabilize cardiac and smooth muscles

49
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Causes of hypomagnesemia

A

diuresis
GI or renal losses
limited intake-fasting/ starvation
alcohol abuse
hyperglycemia
pancreatitis

50
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S/Sx of hypomagnesemia

A

hyperactive reflexes
confusion
cramps
tremors
seizures
nystagmus

51
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Causes of Hypermagnesemia

A

increased intake of magnesium with renal failure
precamplsia - OB patients

52
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S/Sx of hypermagnesemia

A

lethargy
floppiness
muscle weakness
decreased reflexes
warm temp
decreased pulse and BP

53
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Calcium function

A

stability and strength in bones

contraction of smooth, cardiac and skeletal muscles

nerve and muscle cells

54
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Causes of Hypocalcemia

A

hypoparathyroidism
hypomagnesemia
increased renal failure
acute pancreatitis
thyroid and parathyroid surgery

55
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Parasthesia

A

numbness, tingling

56
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S/Sx of hypocalcemia

A

Chrosteks- twitching of cheek
Trousseaus-carpal spasm in hand

57
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Causes of hypercalcemia

A

hyperparathyroidism
cancers

58
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S/Sx hypercalcemia

A

sedation
fatigue
lethargy
confusion
weakness
kidney stones

59
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Hypercalcemia Treatment

A

adequate hydration
increased urine output
diuretics and NaCl
dialysis

60
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What relationship does calcium and phosphorous have?

A

indirect: as Ca lowers, P increases
as P lowers, Ca increased

61
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Phosphorous function

A

bone formation

essential for ATP formation and enzymes

62
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Causes of hypophospatemia

A

decreased absorption oh phosphate
antacids overdose
severe diarrhea
increased kidney elimination
malnutrition
alcoholism

63
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S/Sx hypophosphatemia

A

tremors
parasthesias
confusion
seizure
muscle weakness
joint stiffness
bone pain

64
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Causes of hyperphospatemia

A

kidney failure
laxatives
heat stroke, massive trauma
hypoparathyroidism

65
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S/Sx of hyperphospatemia

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usually asymptomatic
muscle spasms, parasthesia, tetany

66
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Hypophospatemia treatment

A

IV or oral replacement

67
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Hyperphospatemia treatment

A

treat cause
hemodialysis for renal failure

68
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Hypocalcemia Treatment

A

IV calcium
calcium chloride
calcium gluconate
oral calcium

NUR 325 (14 decks)

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