intake & output Flashcards
1
Q
average adult intake/output per day
A
2500 - 3000 mL per day
2
Q
1 cc = ___ mL
(cubic centimeter)
A
1 cubic centimeter = 1 mL
3
Q
1 oz = ___ mL
A
1 oz = 30 mL
4
Q
1 liter = ____ mL
A
1 liter = 1000 mL
5
Q
definition of diuresis
A
increased urine output
6
Q
what intake/output documentation measurements can be delegated?
A
oral fluids
urine
emesis
stool
7
Q
1 tbsp = ___ mL
A
1 tbsp = 15 mL
8
Q
3 tsp = ___ mL
A
3 tsp = 15 mL
9
Q
1 cup = ___ mL
A
1 cup = 240 mL
10
Q
8 oz = ___ mL
A
8 oz = 240 mL
11
Q
1 tsp = ___ mL
A
1 tsp = 5 mL
12
Q
What’s considered intake?
A
fluids that are liquid at room temperature
- oral
- OG/NG/ PEG tube
- IV
- irrigation
13
Q
what is considered output?
A
all fluids that leave the clients body
- urine
- feces (liquid stool/ostomy effluent)
- emesis/gastric drainage
- surgical drainage
- wounds/incisions
- dialysis
- insensible = tears, saliva, water vapor, sweat
[charted if it is more than normal]
14
Q
whats considered low urine output?
A
< 500 mL in 24 hrs
< 30 mL/hr x2 hrs with foley
15
Q
DO NOT delegate i&o for
A
IVs
gastric tubes
hemovacs
JPs
wound vacs
chest tube
