Nu 308- Fluid and Electrolytes ACTUAL
UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Intracellular - CORRECT ANSWER - what is the largest major fluid compartment in the
body (intracellular/extracellular)?
2, extracellular, more - CORRECT ANSWER - Children under _ years of age have
increased water in the ___________ compartment and therefore, lose water _____ (more/less)
quickly.
Transcellular, intravascular, interstitial - CORRECT ANSWER - list the three sub-
compartments of the extracellular compartment.
Transcellular - CORRECT ANSWER - extracellular sub-compartment that includes 3rd
spaces such as the abdomen, pleural spaces and alveolar air sacs
Intravascular - CORRECT ANSWER - extracellular sub-compartment that holds plasma,
flood in the blood; smallest compartment; risk for shock if it is low
Interstitial - CORRECT ANSWER - extracellular sub-compartment that is fluid between
the cells
Smallest, shock - CORRECT ANSWER - The intravascular sub-compartment is the
________ of the extracellular & poses a risk for _____ if it is low
Dyspnea, venous distension, bounding pulses, decreased sensorium - CORRECT
ANSWER - list the 4 major symptoms of hypervolemia
Dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER - term for when the total amount of water in the body
is decreased
, 2, BSA, metabolic, kidneys - CORRECT ANSWER - Children under the age of _ are at
risk for dehydration d/t increased ___, increased ________ rate & immature __________.
Solute, concentrating - CORRECT ANSWER - A child's (under 2) immature kidneys are
less able to handle _____-free water which can easily lead to water intoxication; they also have
difficulty ___________ urine.
Shock, tachypnea, phototherapy, DI, vomiting Diarrhea, cough(ing), burns, fever - CORRECT
ANSWER - List the indications for increased fluid needs in children (SToP DVD CBF)
Post-op, Renal (failure), (increased) ICP, SIADH, heart failure - CORRECT ANSWER -
List the indicates for decreased fluid needs in children (PRISH)
ADH - CORRECT ANSWER - After surgery, the body tends to release increased ___
which pulls fluid back into the blood and doesn't require as much hydration.
Food, metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER - Fluid is taken in via fluids, (F)____, &
(M)____________.
Feces, exhalation, sweat(ing) - CORRECT ANSWER - Fluid is lost via urine, (F)____,
(E)__________ & (S)_______
Suction, NS - CORRECT ANSWER - If a patient is on NG _________, there will often be
orders to replace the exact amount lost during the previous shift with __; it is given in addition to
maintenance fluid.
NS, LR, ringers, 22, 3, 45 - CORRECT ANSWER - __, __ & _________ are all isotonic
fluids; D5 & 0.__%NS, D5 & 0.__%, and D5 & 0.__NS are all close to isotonic.
UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Intracellular - CORRECT ANSWER - what is the largest major fluid compartment in the
body (intracellular/extracellular)?
2, extracellular, more - CORRECT ANSWER - Children under _ years of age have
increased water in the ___________ compartment and therefore, lose water _____ (more/less)
quickly.
Transcellular, intravascular, interstitial - CORRECT ANSWER - list the three sub-
compartments of the extracellular compartment.
Transcellular - CORRECT ANSWER - extracellular sub-compartment that includes 3rd
spaces such as the abdomen, pleural spaces and alveolar air sacs
Intravascular - CORRECT ANSWER - extracellular sub-compartment that holds plasma,
flood in the blood; smallest compartment; risk for shock if it is low
Interstitial - CORRECT ANSWER - extracellular sub-compartment that is fluid between
the cells
Smallest, shock - CORRECT ANSWER - The intravascular sub-compartment is the
________ of the extracellular & poses a risk for _____ if it is low
Dyspnea, venous distension, bounding pulses, decreased sensorium - CORRECT
ANSWER - list the 4 major symptoms of hypervolemia
Dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER - term for when the total amount of water in the body
is decreased
, 2, BSA, metabolic, kidneys - CORRECT ANSWER - Children under the age of _ are at
risk for dehydration d/t increased ___, increased ________ rate & immature __________.
Solute, concentrating - CORRECT ANSWER - A child's (under 2) immature kidneys are
less able to handle _____-free water which can easily lead to water intoxication; they also have
difficulty ___________ urine.
Shock, tachypnea, phototherapy, DI, vomiting Diarrhea, cough(ing), burns, fever - CORRECT
ANSWER - List the indications for increased fluid needs in children (SToP DVD CBF)
Post-op, Renal (failure), (increased) ICP, SIADH, heart failure - CORRECT ANSWER -
List the indicates for decreased fluid needs in children (PRISH)
ADH - CORRECT ANSWER - After surgery, the body tends to release increased ___
which pulls fluid back into the blood and doesn't require as much hydration.
Food, metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER - Fluid is taken in via fluids, (F)____, &
(M)____________.
Feces, exhalation, sweat(ing) - CORRECT ANSWER - Fluid is lost via urine, (F)____,
(E)__________ & (S)_______
Suction, NS - CORRECT ANSWER - If a patient is on NG _________, there will often be
orders to replace the exact amount lost during the previous shift with __; it is given in addition to
maintenance fluid.
NS, LR, ringers, 22, 3, 45 - CORRECT ANSWER - __, __ & _________ are all isotonic
fluids; D5 & 0.__%NS, D5 & 0.__%, and D5 & 0.__NS are all close to isotonic.
