Definitions
The concentration of particles in a solution or its pulling power is called this
What is osmolarity?
Normal range for sodium
What is 136-145 mEq/L?
Maintains blood volume, fluid balance, and major electrolyte in ECF
What is sodium?
Canned foods, processed meats, soy sauce, and American cheese are high in
What is sodium?
A positive Chvostek's sign indicates this abnormality
What is hypocalcemia?
The loss of water and electrolytes from ECF is called this
What is hypovolemia?
Normal range for potassium
What is 3.5-5.0 mEq/L?
Major intracellular cation that can cause deadly cardiac dysrhythmias when not in normal range
What is postassium?
A patient drinking apple juice, chicken broth, water, and coffee is following this diet
What is clear liquid?
These hormones regulate fluid balance
What is ADH, Aldosterone and Renin?
This is the best indicator for fluid balance
What is weight?
Normal range for calcium
What is 9.0-10.5 mg/dL?
This electrolyte is deposited in bone and plays a role in parathyroid hormone regulation
What is calcium?
Feedings administered through the veins
What is parenteral nutrition?
Two examples of micronutrients are
What are water, vitamins, and minerals?
Examples of macronutrients
What are protein, fat, and carbohydrates?
Normal range for magnesium
What is 1.3-2.1 mEq/L?
This electrolyte is the considered the mediator and helps with relaxation of muscle
What is magnesium?
Total parenteral nutrition must be administered through this
What is a central line?
The most concentrated source of energy in the diet
What are fats?
This diet puts people at risk for hypoalbuminemia
What is vegetarian?
Normal range for phosphate
What is 3.0-4.5 mg/dL?
This electrolyte has a reciprocal relationship with calcium and is important to bones and teeth
What is phosphate?
This enteral tube feeding method has the highest risk of aspiration
What is nasogastric tube (NG tube)?
Literally the best and most awesome color there is
What is freaking orange of course?