Water and Electrolytes 3

Question 1

Colloids can’t cross barriers but they do effect volume distribution by creating a __________ ___________

Answer 1

Concentration Gradient (pull water towards)

Question 2

Two main compartments

Answer 2

Intracellular and extracellular

Question 3

Three extracellular compartments

Answer 3

1. Interstitial (between cells)
2. Plasma (IVF)
3. Transcellular (joints)

Question 4

Vascular endothelium is considered a _________

Answer 4

Barrier

Question 5

How long will fluid remain in the plasma after administration before equilibrium

Answer 5

25-30 min

Question 5

What is the first thing affected by intravenous fluid administration?

Answer 5

Plasma volume

Question 6

Semipermeable membranes facilitate _________

Answer 6

Equilibrium

Question 7

Osmotic reactor substances (pull water)…name 3

Answer 7

Electrolytes
Albumin (protein in blood)
Colloids

Question 8

What is the primary electrolyte in the ECF that water follows

Answer 8

Sodium NA+

Question 9

Other than sodium, what two other electrolytes are in the ECF

Answer 9

Cl- (Chloride)
HCO 3- (bicarbonate)