Week 6-Fluid And Electrolytes Flashcards
What is the primary body fluid
Water
Water content/ movement varies based on what
Adipose tissue, age, etc.
Does water contain solutes
Yes.
Electrolytes and non electrolytes.
Intracellular
Within cell
Extracellular
Out of celll
Interstitial
Intravascular
Transcellular
Movements of fluid and electrolytes
Osmosis
Diffusion
Filtration
Active transport
Primary way of taking in fluids
Drinking
IOM recommended fluid intake
2700 mL for women
3720 mL for men
What percent of fluid should come from food
20%
What regulates fluid intake
Thirst:
Change in plasma osmolarity
Hypothalamus
Fluid output per day
Urine-1500 mL
Fluid output other than urine
Perspiration-skin
Exhaling-lungs
loose stool-100 to 200 mL per day
Does body naturally produce electrolytes
Yes
Benefits of electrolytes
Life sustaining
What do IV bags contain
Water and electrolytes
What does edema mean about organs
Kidneys and heart is working too hard
Which groups dehydrate quickly
Children and the elderly