Perfusion Part 2 - Fluids Flashcards
__% of body fluid is H2O
60
__% of H2O is stored in the ICF meanwhile __% of H2O is stored in the ECF
40, 20
Out of the H2O in the ECF, __% is in the interstitial fluid while __% is in plasma
16, 4
What organ is the primary regulator of fluid output?
Kidneys
What are some examples of fluid balance issues/losses?
- Vomiting
- GI bleeding
Upper GI bleeding results in bloody ____ while lower GI bleeding results in bloody ____
vomit, stool
What are 4 meds that can contribute to GI bleed?
- Antiplatelets
- Anticoagulants
- Thrombolytics
- NSAIDs
What is osmolality?
Concentration of solute in an osmotic solution
What is the expected osmolality?
275-295 mOsm/kgH2O
Dehydration ____ osmolality meanwhile overhydration ____ osmolality
increases, decreases
What are the 3 types of tonicity for IV fluids?
- Isotonic
- Hypertonic
- Hypotonic
Rank [isotonic], [hypertonic] & [hypotonic] in terms of concentration:
____ < plasma = ____ < ____
hypotonic, isotonic, hypertonic
RBCs in a hypertonic solution will ____ versus in hypotonic solutions, where they will ____
shrink, swell
If a fluid has high protein content, it will be __tonic in the bag but __tonic in the body
iso, hyper
If a fluid has high dextrose content, it will be __tonic in the bag but __tonic in the body
hyper, iso
The estimated amount of water an adult needs is: __ mL/kg/day
35