Brunner & Suddarth's Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Fluid & Electrolytes, Acid-Base
Balance & Shock Questions & Answers
Homeostasis - ANSWERSBalance within the body.
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system - ANSWERSRelies heavily on blood volume
within the kidneys.
Anti-diuretic hormone - ANSWERSAssists the body with retaining fluid.
When it is released in abundance can make patient appear to have hyponatremia.
Primary electrolyte in the Intracellular space - ANSWERSK+ (Potassium)
Primary electrolyte in the Extracellular space - ANSWERSNa+ (Sodium)
Hydrostatic Pressure - ANSWERSCreated by the pumping pressure of the heart
Oncotic Pressure - ANSWERSUsing the principles of osmosis: generates pressure to
draw fluid towards it
Osmosis - ANSWERSMovement of water
Diffusion - ANSWERSMovement of molecules
Edema - ANSWERSExcess fluid in interstitial spaces
Polycythemia - ANSWERSCondition of having to many red blood cells.
Will have an increased Hct, a normal BUN and normal creat.
Fluid Volume Deficit (FVD) - ANSWERSWill have an increased Hct, increased BUN and
normal creat.
Nursing: Fluid & Electrolytes, Acid-Base
Balance & Shock Questions & Answers
Homeostasis - ANSWERSBalance within the body.
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system - ANSWERSRelies heavily on blood volume
within the kidneys.
Anti-diuretic hormone - ANSWERSAssists the body with retaining fluid.
When it is released in abundance can make patient appear to have hyponatremia.
Primary electrolyte in the Intracellular space - ANSWERSK+ (Potassium)
Primary electrolyte in the Extracellular space - ANSWERSNa+ (Sodium)
Hydrostatic Pressure - ANSWERSCreated by the pumping pressure of the heart
Oncotic Pressure - ANSWERSUsing the principles of osmosis: generates pressure to
draw fluid towards it
Osmosis - ANSWERSMovement of water
Diffusion - ANSWERSMovement of molecules
Edema - ANSWERSExcess fluid in interstitial spaces
Polycythemia - ANSWERSCondition of having to many red blood cells.
Will have an increased Hct, a normal BUN and normal creat.
Fluid Volume Deficit (FVD) - ANSWERSWill have an increased Hct, increased BUN and
normal creat.
