Msk 7 Flashcards
What does proper hydration do for body weight?
Maintains body weight +/- 1%
Dehydration with what % body loss affects physical performance?
2% or more
Prolonged intense exercise can increase water requirements up to
10 L
What are Sx of dehydration?
thirst
dizziness
tachycardia
oral mucosal moisture imprecise measurements
Proper hydration should have what urine specific gravity and concentration & plasma osmolality?
Urine SG <700 mOsm/kg
Po = 280-290 mOsm/kg
High protein diets require additional water to clear what substance?
Urea nitrogen
True or false. Proper hydration may include quick fluid replacement if necessary.
False. Rapid replacement increases urine loss. Proper replacement should be in 20-30 min aliquots to improve retention
Dehydration in excess of ____% body mass can compromise physiologic function.
2%
What % dehydration are these symptoms seen:
Thirst
Increased rectal temperature
1%
What % dehydration are these symptoms seen:
Performance decrements seen
Decreased heart SV & increased HR; decreased PV
2%
What % dehydration are these symptoms seen:
Performance further declined
Decreased blood to kidneys, skin, & muscles
3-4%
What % dehydration are these symptoms seen:
Decreased work capacity 20-30%; sweat rate decreases, spasms & cramping occur
Heat cramps; increased susceptibility to heat exhaustion; decreased nutrient & oxygen supply to the kidney
5-10%
What % dehydration are these symptoms seen:
Unable to continue exercise
Heat stroke; can be fatal
> 10%
An athlete drinks fluids with carbohydrates in them, consumes 30-60 g/hr of carbs, and the fluid contains 500-700 mg/L Na content. What type of activity is this athlete preparing for?
Vigorous activity >1hr
vs. activity <1hr when water replacement alone is adequate
What is the primary electrolyte lost in sweat and in what concentration?
Sodium 1-5 g/L