IV Fluids & Uses Youtube Video Flashcards
How often should you assess your pt’s IV site?
Hourly
The intravascular space is a part of-
The Extracellular Space
The intracellular space is the space-
Inside the cell
The Extracellular space is the space-
Outside the cell
IV fluids can be used to treat-
Dehydration, Acid-Base Imbalances, F&E Imbalances
The interstitial fluid and transcellular fluid are a part of what space?
The Extracellular Space
The intracellular space makes up how much of the body’s water?
2/3
Fluid that surrounds the outside of our cells and plays a vital role as a medium for electrolytes & other substances moving to and from the cell =
Interstitial Fluid
Osmosis =
Fluid moving from a higher concentration to a lower concentration
Amount of solutes within a specific fluid volume =
Osmolarity
A high Osmolality means that -
The fluid has a lot of solutes and less water