Fluid and Electrolytes (med surg) questions with correct answers

Fluid makes up _____% of body weight. CORRECT ANSWER-60% Body water found in the cell. CORRECT ANSWER-Intracellular Intracellular fluid makes up what fraction of body water? CORRECT ANSWER-2/3 Fluid between and within blood vessels (intravascular, interstitial, and transcellular). CORRECT ANSWER-Extracellular Where do we find transcellular fluid? CORRECT ANSWER-CSF, synovial fluid, pericardial fluid, lymph, pleural, and GI. Fluid makes up ____-____% in the elderly. CORRECT ANSWER-45-50% What are acute causes of fluid imbalance (3)? CORRECT ANSWER-trauma (bleeding), burns, and flu (vomiting/diarrhea) What are chronic causes of fluid imbalance (5)? CORRECT ANSWER-COPD, DKA, renal pr liver failure, and GI disorders Fluid intake comes from where? CORRECT ANSWER-1. Fluids (1200 mL) 2. Solid food (1000 mL) 3. Water from oxidation (300 mL)