NS 510 Exam 2 (100% Errorless Answers)

Body fluid is located in two compartments. What are the two compartments? correct answers intracellular fluid and extracellular fluid Intracellular fluid makes up what percentage of total body water? correct answers 70% Extracellular Fluid makes up what percentage of total body water? correct answers 30% Extracellular fluid consists of... correct answers intravascular fluid interstitial fluid transcellular fluid Intravascular Fluid correct answers plasma (liquid component of blood) Interstitial Fluid correct answers Surrounds tissue cells, includes lymph Transcellular fluid correct answers CSF, Pericardial, Synovial, Intraocular, Pleural 1st spacing correct answers normal distribution of fluid in the ECF and ICF 2nd spacing correct answers abnormal accumulation of interstitial fluid (edema) 3rd spacing correct answers fluid accumulation in a part of the body not easily exchanged with ECF (peritoneal cavity, pleural cavity, pericardial sac) Causes of Fluid Volume Deficit correct answers -excess gastrointestinal losses (diarrhea, nasogastric suctioning, vomiting) -excess skin losses (diaphoresis) -hemorrhage -diuretics -dehydration Fluid Volume Deficit Assessment correct answers hypotension (orthostatic hypotension), syncope, dizziness, tachycardia, thirst, dry mucous membranes, tenting, oliguria, tachypnea, hypoxia Interventions for Fluid Volume Deficit correct answers -monitor respiratory status -weight daily (same time, wearing same clothing, etc.) -IV fluids as needed -Monitor intake and output -skin turgor -frequent oral care Minimum urine output per hour? correct answers 30 mL