Hypovolemia

Question 1

what is the definition of hypovolemia

Answer 1

overloading circulatory syst w/ excessive IV fluids

Question 2

what causes hypovolemia (4)

Answer 2

rapid infusion rate
hepatic, cardiac or renal disease

Question 3

hypovolemia can be more common in what pts

Answer 3

elderly

Question 4

what is the #1 sign of hypovolemia

Answer 4

SOB

Question 5

s/s of hypovolemia (12)

Answer 5

edema
crackles in lungs
JVD
edema
wt gain
pulm edema
moist crackles, dyspnea
periorbital edema
palpable veins
increase BP & CVP
Shallow respirations
Decreased lab values

Question 6

how do we tell our hypovolemic pts to weigh themselves (3)

Answer 6

same time (in a.m)
same clothes
same scale

Question 7

if a pt gains ____lbs in a day they should notify dr

Answer 7

2

Question 8

if a pt gains ____lbs in a wk they need to call the doctor

Answer 8

5

Question 9

what are the preventions for fluid overload (2)

Answer 9

infuse IVF via pump
monitor pts closely

Question 10

what interventions can we do for fluid volume overload (5)

Answer 10

decrease IV rate
monitor vs, assess resp status
high-fowlers position
notify MD