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AM - GAlen 170 Exam 1
(Perioperative, Comfort,
Anemia)20-30 (Fluid & Electrolytes,
Acid Base) 20-30 Comprehensive
Questions (Frequently Tested) and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
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Best indicator for fluid volume overload? - Answer: Weight

,Assessment for FVO - Answer: - Bounding + increase pulse

- High BP

- Dyspnea, crackles, edema

- Decreased hematocrit, serum sodium, and urine specific gravity



Causes of FVO - Answer: - ESRD, CHF, water intoxication, SIADH,
corticosteroid therapy, rapid fluid replacement



Treatment for FVO - Answer: - Diuretics

- Fluid Restriction

- Salt restriction

- Monitor I&O's



intracellular fluid - Answer: fluid within cells; 66%; 25 L



Extracellular fluid - Answer: - Fluid outside the cell; 33%; 15L

- Most important for homeostasis



Homeostasis - Answer: - Proper functioning of all body systems

, - Extracellular (intravascular and interstitial fluid)



Fluid balance - Answer: - 2 to 3 liters a day

- urine output 400-600 ml per day

- increases during stress, fever and tachy



Fluid Volume Deficit (FVD) (dehydration) - Answer: - Increased
HR; decreased B/P

- Lethargy; decreased UOP; dry mucous membranes; constipation;
thirst

- Increased hemoconcentration; BUN; sodium; urine specific
gravity



Causes of FVD - Answer: vomiting, diarrhea, ileostomy, laxitives,
burns, fever, diuretics, GI suctioning and NPO



Interventions of FVD - Answer: - Halt OTC

- Outdoor activity

- Weight gain/loss

- Diet habits

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