Med-surg Fluids and electrolytes questions with correct answers

What are locations where skin tugor is best measured? CORRECT ANSWER-Sternum, inner aspects of thighs, forehead What are common parts of the body against which skin is pressed to test for edema? CORRECT ANSWER-Tibia, fibula, sternum, sacrum Name the electrolytes. CORRECT ANSWER-Magnesium, phosphate, sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium Which conditions have great potential for altering fluid balance? CORRECT ANSWER-Burns, ulcerative colitis, vomiting, kidney disease, diarrhea, CHF Which are related to excess fluid volume? (hypervolemia) CORRECT ANSWER-Dilute urine, decreased urination, stimulates aldosterone Hypokalemia CORRECT ANSWER-Decreased pule rate increased plasma osmolality CORRECT ANSWER-weak pulse, rapid pulse rate hyponatremia CORRECT ANSWER-increases thirst Which vital sign changed are related to deficient fluid volume? CORRECT ANSWER-Fall in systolic B/P 20 mmHG, fever, increased respiratory rate