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NMNC 3210 EXAM 1 FLUID AND ELECTROLYTES QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS

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Fluid volume excess (hypervolemia) definition


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an overload of water and sodium in the extracellular fluid




major physiologic function of calcium (Ca+)

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keeps bones and teeth healthy ((supports skeletal structure and function)),
acts as an enzyme activator within cells ((muscles need Ca to contract)),
aids in coagulation




What are the elements in the normal 24- hour fluid balance in the adult (I and O)?


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a. Intake (I)= 2500mL
i. Fluids 1200mL
ii. Solid food 1000mL
iii. Water from oxidation 300mL
b. Output (O)= 2500mL
i. Insensible loss (skin and lungs) 900mL
ii. In feces 100mL
iii. Urine 1500mL




Hypophosphatemia interventions


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mild- increased dairy or phosphate supplements. Severe and symptomatic-
IV sodium phosphate or potassium phosphate




Hypernatremia s/s


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, restlessness, disorientation, muscle weakness, irritability, thirst, if severe
(>160)- brain shrinkage, vascular rupture and cerebral bleeding




Hypovolemic hyponatremia Interventions


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isotonic IV fluids (0.9% NS or lactated ringers




Fluid volume excess (hypervolemia) s/s


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i. tachypnea, dyspnea, crackles, rapid or bounding pulse, hypertension,
distended neck veins, acute weight gain, edema, pulmonary edema,
dyspnea, orthopnea, crackles




Hydrostatic pressure definition


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the force of fluid in a compartment pushing against a cell membrane or
vessel wall, moves (pushes) fluid out of capillaries




Fluid volume deficit (hypovolemia) interventions

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