IV Fluids, Nutrients, and Electrolytes Flashcards
______% of adult body weight is water
60
Total body water (TBW) is higher in ______
Infants
Total body water (TBW) is lower in ______
Older adults
Fluid intake = ______
Fluid output
______ is a strong indicator of fluid imbalance
Sudden weight change
Insensible fluid loss …
Cannot be measured
In what areas may insensible fluid loss occur? (3)
- Skin
- Lungs
- GI tract
Death may occur if ______% of TBW is lost
20 - 25
______ is the primary electrolyte in extracellular fluid
Sodium
Describe hypertonic dehydration
Water loss > sodium loss
Describe hypotonic dehydration
Sodium loss > water loss
Describe isotonic dehydration
Sodium loss = water loss
What can be used to replace lost fluids? (3)
- Crystalloids
- Colloids
- Blood products
What happens to isotonic solutions when administered?
Stay in the vessel
What are some examples of isotonic solutions? (2)
- 0.9% NSS
- Lactated ringers
What happens to hypotonic solutions when administered?
Leave the vessel
What is an example of a hypotonic solution?
0.45% saline
What happens to hypertonic solutions when administered?
Enter the vessel
What is an example of a hypertonic solution?
3% saline
Acids ______ H+ ions
Release
Bases ______ H+ ions
Accept
Increased H+ concentration = ______ pH
Decreased (acidic)
Decreased H+ concentration = ______ pH
Increased (alkaline)
What is the mechanism of action of crystalloids?
Replacement of fluids and electrolytes found in the body
What are the some examples of crystalloids? (2)
- 0.9% NSS
- Lactated ringers
Crystalloids contain … (2)
- Water
- Sodium
What is a possible adverse effect of crystalloids?
Pulmonary edema
What is the mechanism of action of colloids?
Create an isotonic environment –> increases blood volume
What are some examples of colloids? (2)
- 5% albumin
- Dextran
Which type of colloid has a rapid onset of action and a long duration?
5% albumin
Colloids contain … (4)
- Proteins
- Carbs
- Fats
- Animal collagen
What are the indications of colloids? (2)
- Shock
- Burns
What are some possible side effects of colloids? (2)
- Coagulation
- Increased bleeding
What is the mechanism of action of blood products?
Pull fluid from extravascular space into intravascular space
______ are the only fluid able to carry oxygen
Blood products
What are the indications of blood products? (3)
- Anemia
- Acute bleeding
- Increased clotting factors
What are some possible adverse effects of blood products? (3)
- Anaphylaxis
- Hepatitis
- HIV