Week 1 Fluid Electrolyte Balance Flashcards
1
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Hypervolemia
A
- Too much fluid
- Fluid volume overload
2
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Hypovolemia
A
- Too little fluid
- Fluid volume deficit
3
Q
Edema
A
- Excess fluid in interstitial space
4
Q
Osmosis
A
- Movement of water
- High concentration to low concentration
- Across semi-permeable membrane
5
Q
Diffusion
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- Movement of particles
- High concentration to low concentration
- Electrolytes require active (facilitated) diffusion - ion pumps
- Across semi-permeable membrane
6
Q
Filtration
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- Movement of fluid through cell/vessel membrane
- Hydrostatic pressure differences
7
Q
Hydrostatic Pressure
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- Pressing of water molecules outwards from confined space
- High pressure to low pressure
8
Q
Angiotensin II Function
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- Vasoconstriction
- Stimulate thirst
Stimulate aldosterone to retain water & sodium
9
Q
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)
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- Inhibits RAAS when in a state of overdrive
10
Q
Hypovolemia Causes
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- Insufficient intake
- Excessive loss
- Fluid shifts in body
11
Q
Intravascular Space Deficit
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- Difficulty perfusing body
- Systems activate to raise BP
12
Q
Hypervolemia Causes
A
- Excessive intake
- Abnormal retention - kidney/heart failure
13
Q
Intravascular Space Overload
A
- Raise BP
- Stress on systems
14
Q
Cardiovascular Hypovolemia Findings
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- Increased HR
- Thready pulse
- Decreased BP - orthostatic hypotension
- Flat veins
- Dysrhythmias
- Decreased peripheral pulses
15
Q
Respiratory Hypovolemia Findings
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- Increased RR
- Dyspnea
16
Q
Neuromuscular Hypovolemia Findings
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- Confusion
- Dizziness, weakness, lethargy
- Decreased LOC - coma
17
Q
Integumentary Hypovolemia Findings
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- Dry mouth
- Poor skin turgor - tearing
18
Q
GI Hypovolemia Findings
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- Decreased bowel sounds & motility
- Constipation
- Weight loss
- Thirst
19
Q
Cardiovascular Hypervolemia Findings
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- Increased HR
- Bounding pulse
- Increased BP
- Distended veins
- Dysrhythmias
20
Q
Respiratory Hypervolemia Findings
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- Increased RR
- Dyspnea
- Crackles on auscultation
21
Q
Neuromuscular Hypervolemia Findings
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- Confusion
- Headache
- Decreased LOC - coma
- Muscle spasms (electrolytes)
22
Q
Integumentary Hypervolemia Findings
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- Cool, pale skin
- Edema
23
Q
GI Hypervolemia Findings
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- Increased bowel sounds & motility
- Diarrhea
- Weight gain
24
Q
Nursing Management: Fluid Deficit
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- Correct underlying cause of deficit
- Replace fluids & electrolytes
- Prevent & assess inadequate perfusion
25
Q
Nursing Management: Fluid Overload
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- Prevention in at-risk clients
- Correct underlying cause
- Limit sodium/fluid intake
- Administer diuretics