Fluid and Electrolytes

Definitions

100

The concentration of particles in a solution or its pulling power is called this

What is osmolarity?

200

The loss of water and electrolytes from ECF is called this.

What is hypovolemia?

300

Fluid leaking into the tissue, skin is cool and pale at site.

What is infiltration?

400

These hormones regulate fluid balance

What is ADH, Aldosterone and Renin

500

This is the best indicator for fluid balance

What is weight?

Extracellular lab values

100

Sodium

What is 142 meq/L?

200

Potassium

What is 5.0 meq/L?

300

Calcium

What is 5 mg/dl?

400

Magnesium

What is 3 meq/dl?

500

7.35-7.45

What is normal pH?

Electrolytes

100

Major intracellular cations

What is potassium?

200

This is deposited in bone and plays a role in parathyroid hormone regulation

What is calcium?

300

This electrolyte helps with the metabolism of carbohydrates and protein as well as helps with cardiac function and muscle relaxation

What is magnesium?

400

Maintains blood volume, fluid balance, and major electrolyte in extracellular fluid

What is sodium?

500

Sudden weight gain, tachycarcdia, distended jugular vein, edema, and crackles are signs of this.

What is hypervolemia?

Hodge Podge

100

This system reacts within a fraction to changes in pH

What is buffer system?

200

Acids are excreted by this system.

What is the kidneys/renal system?

300

To determine acidosis or alkalosis, one would check this first.

What is pH?

400

In addition to blood circulation, these two other major organ systems help protect the homeostasis of body water.

What are gastrointestinal circulation and renal circulation?

500

This is another word for swelling.

What is edema?