Module 6A: Fluid Volume Deficit

Question 1

Fluid volume deficit

Answer 1

Decrease of intravascular, interstital, and intercellular fluid

Question 2

Dehydration

Answer 2

Loss of fluid

Question 3

Isotonic dehydration

Answer 3

Normalsodim level

Question 4

Hypotonic dehydration

Answer 4

Greater loss of sodium than water

Question 5

Hypertonic dehydration

Answer 5

Sodium loss is proportionately less than water loss

Question 6

Loss of GI fluid

Answer 6

Vomiting, diarrhea, GI suctioning, intestianl fistulas or drainage

Question 7

Other causes of fluid loss

Answer 7

Diuretic therapy, renal disorders, endocrine disorders, heavy sweating, laxative abuse, burns

Question 8

Factors preventing intake

Answer 8

Npo status, dysphasia, lack or portable water, inaccurate replacement compared to loss, fluid shifts

Question 9

Factors leading to increased fluid loss

Answer 9

Diarrhea, burns, hemorrhage, renal failure, DKA

Question 10

Fvd may occur

Answer 10

In normal daily life, illness, burns, sweating, artificially heated indoor air. Altitudes greater than 8,200ft, respiration fluid loss in cold/dry environments

Question 11

Clinical manifestations

Answer 11

Thirst, lethargy, weakness, dry mucous membranes, reduced ueine output