Learning Objectives Flashcards
Name the components of body fluid
Body fluid is a mixture of water, electrolytes and nonelectrolytes, and blood cells.
List physiological transport mechanisms for distributing fluid and its constituents(5)
Osmosis
Filtration
Passive Diffusion
Facilitated Diffusion
Active Transport
Name assessments that provide data about a clients fluid status (16)
Weight, B/P, Temp., Pulse, Respirations, Urine, Stool, Skin, Mucous membranes, Eyes, Lungs, Breathing, Energy, Jugular neck veins, cognition, and Consciousness.
Explain the purpose for assessing intake and output and circumstances when it is warranted.
To measure if pt is not getting enough fluid or too much fluid. Circumstances are: pts who have had surgery until they are eating, drinking and voiding in sufficient quantities, receiving IV fluids, receiving tube feeding, with wound drainage or suction equipment, with catheters until output is adequate, and undergoing drug therapy.
Describe methods for maintaining or restoring fluid volume.
Body water is normally supplied and replenished from three sources: drinking liquids, consuming food, and metabolizing nutrients.
Describe methods for reducing fluid volume.
Treating the disorder causing increase fluid volume.
Restricting or limiting oral fluids.
Reducing salt consumption.
Discontinuing/reducing IV fluids.
Admin. drugs that promote urine output.
List reasons for administering intravenous (IV) fluids.
Differentiate between crystalloid and colloid solutions, and give examples of each.
Explains the term “isotonic”, “hypotonic”, and “hypertonic” when used in reference to IV solutions.
List factors that affect the choice of tubing used to administer IV solutions.
Name technique for infusing IV solutions.
Discuss criteria for selecting a vein when administering IV fluid.
List complications associated with IV fluid administration.
Discuss purposes for inserting an intermittent venous access device
Name the types of transfusion reactions.
