INTAKE AND OUTPUT Flashcards
It is the measurement and recording of all fluid intake and output during 24-hour period that provides important data about the client’s fluid and electrolyte balance
INTAKE AND OUTPUT
This is the unit measurement that we use for Intake and Output
ml or cc
We convert I&O to what measurement ?
Household measurement such as glass, cup, soup bowl to metric units
How much water does an average adult body have in their weight
55-65%
How much water composition does a newborn have?
95%
How much water composition does infant have?
70-80%
Older people (more than 60) has about this percentage of water
50%
These are the possible problems when patient encounters loss of body water except:
a. Hydration
b. Headache
c. Mild lightheadedness
d. convulsions
e. death
A
Nurse Taehyung and Namjoon are discussing the purposes of recording input and ouput. Which needs more further education?
a. Ensure accurate record keeping
b. Prevent Circulatory Overload
c. Promote Dehydration
d. Aids in analyzing trends in fluid status
e. Contributesbro accurate assessment record
C
What are the two major body compartments fluids?
Intracellular and Extracellular fluids
Intake = Output
Neutral Balance
Intake > Output
Positive Balance
Intake < Output
Negative Balance
Hypervolemia can cause the following symptoms of:
a. discomfort
b. stress on your body
c. organ trouble
d. all of the above
D
What signs should the nurse should look out except?
a. rapid weight gain
b. edema on limbs and face
c. swelling in abdomen
d. cramping, headache, stomach bloating
e. SOB
d. low BP
e. lung problems
D and E
Also known as generalized body edema?
Anasarca
There are six possible causes of fluid excess. Choose what are these causes.
a. Pregnancy
b. Hydration
c. Kidney Disease
d. Liver Disease
e. Medications (steroids or sodium-based)
f. Abnormal accumulation on fluid in the body
g. aober infusion of IV fluids
h. Lung disease
ALL EXCEPT B and H
Nurse Yoongi is looking the symptoms of dehydration to his patient. What are the signs and symptoms he must look out for:
a. Dry lips
b. Less frequent urination
c. Headache
d. Rapid heartbeat
e. Thirst
f. Dry skin
g. Red eyes
ALL EXCEPT G
This medication prevents absorption of salt
Lasix (diurectics)
When should we record input and output?
Every 8 hours
How do we observe drainage in a calibrated container?
Always at eye level below the meniscus
Complete the data:
Average intake per day:
metabolism 10% = ______ ml
foods 30% = _____ ml
beverage ____% = 1500ml
250
750
60%
Complete the missing data:
Average output per day
feces 4% = ____ ml
______ 8% = 200 ml
invisible losses 28% = _____ ml
urine _____% = 1500ml
100 ml
sweat
700ml
60%
