Normal Range
Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
Hodgepodge
Intake & Output
Acid-Base Imbalances
100
135-145 mEq/L
What is Sodium
100
Weak thready pulse, poor skin turgor, dry cracked lips and tounge, increased pulse rate, thirst
What is dehydration
100
The major organ regulating fluid and electrolyte balance
What is the kidney
100
A new bag of 1000 mL NS is hung at the start of shift. The IV is running at 75 mL and hour. How many mL will be remaining in the bag at the end of 12 hours?
What is 100 mL
100
Severe COPD
What is respiratory acidosis
200
8.4-10.6 mg/dL
What is calcium
200
Excessive accumulation of interstitial fluid
What is edema
200
ATP is used for the movement of molecules into cells regardless of concentrations or electrical charge
What is active transport
200
There is at least a 20 mm Hg drop in BP and a 10 bpm rise in pulse
What is postural hypotension or dehydration
200
severe diarrhea
What is metabolic acidosis
300
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
What is potassium
300
A deficit of sodium in the blood
What is hyponatremia
300
Intermediate products of metabolism such as amino acids, glucose, and fatty acids
What are nonelectrolytes
300
The shift a patient on fluid restriction would receive a greater part of the fluids allowed
What is day shift
300
Large doses of antacids
What is metabolic alkalosis
400
96-106 mEq/L
What is chloride
400
An imbalance caused by vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating, diuretic therapy
What is hypokalemia
400
A patient with heart failure would exhibit these lung sounds
What are crackles
400
One cup of coffee, one carton of milk, and a glass of juice
What is 600 mL
400
Hyperventilation
What is respiratory alkalosis
500
1.3-2.1 mg/dL
What is magnesium
500
Apricots, avocados, bananas, dates, oranges, raisins, tuna
What are foods high in potassium
500
Rare electrolyte disturbance related to renal failure
What is hypermagnesemia
500
1.1 pounds is equal to how much fluid
What is 0.5 liters
500
Final Jeopardy The most appropriate initial intervention for a patient with a respiratory rate of 40 breaths per minute
What is breathing through a rebreather mask
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