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RLE 109 2ND YEAR MIDTERMS > QUIZ 2: FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES > Flashcards

QUIZ 2: FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES Flashcards

1
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FUNCTIONS OF WATER

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Medium for metabolic reactions within cells
Transporter for nutrients, waste products, and other substances
Lubricant
Insulator and shock absorber
Regulates and maintain body temperature

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2
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average adult weight - ____
infants - ______
older adults - ______

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46 - 60% fluids
70 - 80
50%

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3
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found within the cells of the body
contains solutes such as oxygen, electrolytes and glucose

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Intracellular fluid (ICF)

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found outside the cells and accounts 1/3 of total body fluid

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Extracellular fluid (ECF)

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5
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found within the vascular system

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Intravascular fluid or plasma

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6
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surrounds the cell

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Interstitial fluid

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7
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includes CSF, pericardial fluid, pancreatic, pleural, intraocular, biliary, peritoneal and synovial fluids

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Transcellular fluids

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8
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are charged particles capable of conducting electricity

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ELECTROLYTES

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9
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  • positively charged
  • Na, K, Ca, Mg
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Cations

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10
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  • negatively charged
  • CI, bicarbonate HCO3, phosphate HPO4, sulfate SO4
    • Measured in milliequivalents per Inter of water (mEq/L)
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Anions

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11
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  • is the movement of water across cell membranes, from the less concentrated solution to the more concentrated solution
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Osmosis

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12
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  • the concentration solutes in body fluids
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Osmolality

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13
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  • used to refer to the molality of a solution
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Tonicity

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14
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  • solution has the same osmolality as body fluids ex. Normal saline or 0.9% sodium chloride
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Isotonic

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15
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  • solutions have higher osmolality than body fluids ex. 3% NaCl
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Hypertonic

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16
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  • solutions have lower osmolality than body fluids ex. ½ normal saline or 0.45% NaCl
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Hypotonic

17
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  • is the power of a solution to draw water across a semipermeable membrane
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Osmotic Pressure

18
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  • is the continual intermingling of molecules in liquids, gasses, or solids brought about by the random movement of the molecules
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Diffusion

19
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  • movement of substances across cell membranes from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated one. ex. Sodium - potassium pump
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Active Transport

20
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135 to 180 L of plasma / day is filtered
1.5L of urine is excreted
significant role acid-base regulation ( excrete H and retain HCO3)

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Kidneys

21
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regulates water excretion from kidney
factors affect production
increase serum osmolality
decrease serum osmolality
blood volume, temperature, pain, stress and opiates, barbiturates, nicotine

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Antidiuretic hormone

22
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  • Angiotensin system
    promote water and Na retention
    released when blood flow or pressure decreases
    promotes the release of aldosterone
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Renin

23
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release from the atrium of the heart in response to excess blood volume
promotes Na wasting and acts as potent diuretic
inhibits thirst

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Atrial natriuretic factor

24
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charged ions capable of conducting electricity
present in all body fluids and fluid compartments

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REGULATING ELECTROLYTE

25
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maintaining fluid balance
contributing acid-base regulation
facilitating enzyme reactions
transmitting neuromuscular reactions

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Uses of Electrolytes

26
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Most abundant cation in ECF
Major contributor to serum osmolality
Bacon, ham, processed foods and salt

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Sodium (Na+)

27
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Major cation in ICF
Vital for skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle activity
Fruits and vegetables, meat, fish

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Potassium (K+)

28
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Abundant in skeletal system, small amount in ECr
Vital in regulating muscle contraction and relaxation, neuromuscular function and cardiac function
ECF Ca regulated by parathyroid hormone, calcitonin, calcitriol

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Calcium (Ca+)

29
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Found in skeleton and ICF
Important in production and use of ATP, protein and DNA synthesis within cells
Cereal grains, nuts, dried fruits, legumes and green leafy veg.

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Magnesium (Mg+)

30
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Major anion of ECF
Function with Na to regulate serum osmolality and blood volume
Acts as a buffer in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in RBC

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Chloride (CI-)

31
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Major anion of ICF
Essential for functioning of muscles, nerves and RBC, metabolism of protein, fat, and CHO
Meat, fish, poultry, milk products and legumes

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Phosphate (PO4)

32
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  • is a substance that releases hydrogen ions (H+)
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ACIDS

33
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  • or alkaline have low hydrogen ion concentration
    Normal arterial blood pH - 7.35-7.45
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BASES

34
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  • water & electrolytes gained or lost in equal
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ISOTONIC

35
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water & electrolytes lost in equal proportions

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Fluid Volume Deficit

36
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water and electrolytes retained in equal proportion

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Fluid Volume Excess

37
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  • gained or lost of water only
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Osmolar

38
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dehydration

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Hyperosmolar Imbalance

39
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water excess / overhydration

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Hyposmolar Imbalance

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