Basics
The body strives to maintain balance.
What is homeostasis
When fluid moves of the intravascular compartment, blood pressure can do this.
What is drop.
You have a bounding increased pulse, and an elevated BP related to fluid volume "_______".
What is excess.
3.5-5.0mmol/L.
What is a normal potassium.
What is acidosis
Potassium, magnesium & phosphate live primarily in this fluid.
What is the ICF.
Fluid volume deficits result in this.
My pulse is thready, but increased and my student nurse believes I have a fluid volume "______"
What is deficit.
Nuts, avocado, oranges, pumpkin, spinach are all foods high in this electrolyte.
What is potassium.
Drug overdose can lead to this type of acidosis.
What is respiratory.
The ECF is home to this salty electrolyte.
What is sodium.
When I am dehydrated, this electrolyte can be critically low.
What is sodium.
1 L of fluid equals how many kg of weight?
What is 1Kg.
This type of medication can lead to hyponatremia.
What is a diuretic.
Sodium bicarbonate can be used to treat metabolic "_______."
What is acidosis.
These patients are most at risk for fluid imbalances.
What are infants & older adults.
Use the same one when assessing a patient for fluid shifts.
What is a scale.
What are they saying about a dry mouth?
A sign of fluid volume deficit
What is hypocalcemia.
What is respiratory alkalosis.
Fluid intake, fluid output, and these regulators play an important role in regulating body fluid.
What is hormones.
Managing fluid volume deficit requires a check of these 2 lab tests.
What is CBC & urine-specific gravity.
Elevated RBC's may be related to fluid "________"
Leg cramps, limp muscles, and lethargy are signs of this electrolyte imbalance.
What is hypokalemia.
The 2 key players, or organs responsible for fixing an alteration in our bodies Ph.
What are the respiratory and renal system.