Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam 2
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2026–2027
,Extracellular Fluid Volume Imbalances Fluid volume deficits and fluid volume excess
Sodium Imbalances hypernatremia and hyponatremia
Potassium Imbalances hyperkalemia and hypokalemia
water The more fat content in the body, the less what?
50% to 60% Water content in an adult constitutes for what percent of body weight?
interstitial fluid in the spaces between cells within the tissue
Intravascular (plasma) fluid portion of the blood
Transcellular small amounts of fluid contained in specialized cavities that is not easily exchanged
2.2 lbs 1 L of water weighs how many pounds?
Electrolytes substances whose molecules dissociate into ions when placed into water
Ions electrically charged particles
Cations positively charged ions
Anions negatively charged ions
Cations and anions What two things combine within the body fluids to maintain electroneutrality?
Potassium The main cation in the ICF is what?
, Sodium The main cation in the ECF is what?
Edema Plasma to interstitial fluid shift results in what?
First spacing Normal distribution fluid spacing
Second Spacing adnormal (edema) fluid spacing
Third Spacing fluid acculation in part of the body where it is not easily exchanged with ECF
ECF Volume Deficit (Hypovolemia) Abnormal loss of normal body fluids, inadequate intake or plasma to interstitial fluid
shift
Lactated Ringers These will replace water and electrolytes
0.9% NaCl isotonic solution and is helpful for rapid volume replacement
Fluid Volume Excess (Hypervolemia) excessive intake of fluids, abnormal retention of fluids/sodium, or interstitial to
plasma fluid shift
Labs Showing Hypervolemia decreased Hct, BUN, creatine, electrolytes.
Sodium plays a major role in maintaining the concentration, volume of ECF, and influencing
water distribution between ECF and ICF
Hypernatremia elevated serum sodium occurring with water loss or sodium gain
Hyponatremia Results from loss of sodium-containing fluids or from water excess
Hypoosmolarity water moves from the ECF to the ICF and causes cells to swell
Hypercalcemia High levels of serum calcium
Most Tested Questions & 100% Verified
Answers | Complete Med-Surg Exam Review |
2026–2027
,Extracellular Fluid Volume Imbalances Fluid volume deficits and fluid volume excess
Sodium Imbalances hypernatremia and hyponatremia
Potassium Imbalances hyperkalemia and hypokalemia
water The more fat content in the body, the less what?
50% to 60% Water content in an adult constitutes for what percent of body weight?
interstitial fluid in the spaces between cells within the tissue
Intravascular (plasma) fluid portion of the blood
Transcellular small amounts of fluid contained in specialized cavities that is not easily exchanged
2.2 lbs 1 L of water weighs how many pounds?
Electrolytes substances whose molecules dissociate into ions when placed into water
Ions electrically charged particles
Cations positively charged ions
Anions negatively charged ions
Cations and anions What two things combine within the body fluids to maintain electroneutrality?
Potassium The main cation in the ICF is what?
, Sodium The main cation in the ECF is what?
Edema Plasma to interstitial fluid shift results in what?
First spacing Normal distribution fluid spacing
Second Spacing adnormal (edema) fluid spacing
Third Spacing fluid acculation in part of the body where it is not easily exchanged with ECF
ECF Volume Deficit (Hypovolemia) Abnormal loss of normal body fluids, inadequate intake or plasma to interstitial fluid
shift
Lactated Ringers These will replace water and electrolytes
0.9% NaCl isotonic solution and is helpful for rapid volume replacement
Fluid Volume Excess (Hypervolemia) excessive intake of fluids, abnormal retention of fluids/sodium, or interstitial to
plasma fluid shift
Labs Showing Hypervolemia decreased Hct, BUN, creatine, electrolytes.
Sodium plays a major role in maintaining the concentration, volume of ECF, and influencing
water distribution between ECF and ICF
Hypernatremia elevated serum sodium occurring with water loss or sodium gain
Hyponatremia Results from loss of sodium-containing fluids or from water excess
Hypoosmolarity water moves from the ECF to the ICF and causes cells to swell
Hypercalcemia High levels of serum calcium
