Fluids and electrolytes

50 flashcards · Other · by KRYSTEL ANN A MARTIN

1. Fluid found inside the cell

   Intracellular fluid

2. It comprises 2/3 or 70% of the body fluid

   Intracellular fluid

3. Found outside the cell

   extracellular fluid

4. 1/3 of the body fluid

   Extracellular fluid

5. Fluids that surrounds the body cells and include the lymph.

   Interstitial fluid

6. 75% of ECF

   Interstitial fluid

7. Plasma of the blood

   Intravascular

8. 25% of the ECF

   Intravascular

9. Are fluids in specific compartment of the body such as CSF, pleural cavity, renal tubules, digestive juices, lymph system, and joints

   Transcellular

10. 60% of their body is water

    Male

11. 80% of their weight is water

    Infants

12. 50% of their body is water

    female

13. Same solute concentration as another solution/same tonicity as body fluids.

    Isotonic

14. When infused, it expands both the intracellular fluid and extracellular fluid spaces, equally.

    Isotonic

15. Isotonic total electrolyte content is approximately

    300 mEq/L.

16. have a total osmolality close to that of the ECF

    Isotonic

17. 0.9 % NSS

    ISotonic

18. D5 Water

    Isotonic

19. 5% in 0.225% saline (D5 W1/4NS)

    Isotonic

20. Plain LR

    Isotonic

21. D5W uses

22. to supply water, replace fluid loss and dehydration to treat hypernatremia. provides 200 kcal and contains 50g of glucose.

23. is a crystalloid isotonic IV fluid that contains water, sodium (154 mEq/L), and chloride (154 mEq/L).

    NSS/0.9% NaCl

24. It has an osmolality of 308 mOsm/L and gives no calories.

    NSS/0.9% NaCl

25. the solution of choice for expanding the extracellular fluid (ECF) volume

    NSS/0.9% NaCl

26. USES OF NSS

    for BT, to replace large sodium losses in burn injuries and trauma. To provide fluid replacement with DKA. Hyponatremia, hypercalcemia, metabolic alkalosis, & shock To provide fluid resuscitation/ perform fluid challenge

27. have a lower osmolality and contain fewer solutes than plasma.

    Hypotonic

28. considered hypotonic if the total electrolyte content is less than 250 mEq/L.

    Hypotonic

29. cause fluid shifts from the ECF into the ICF causing cells to swell

    Hypotonic

30. Are used when fluid is needed to enter the cell if pt has cellular DHN

    Hypotonic

31. .45% NS,

    Hypotonic

32. .225NS

    Hypotonic

33. 2.5 Dextrose Water

    Hypotonic

34. used for patients who have hypovolemia or with hyperosmolar conditions.

    0.45% Sodium Chloride

35. often used as a maintenance fluid for pediatric patients

    0.225% Sodium Chloride (0.225% NaCl)

36. used to treat dehydration and decreased the levels of sodium and potassium.

    2.5% Dextrose in Water (D2.5 in W)

37. Has a higher solute concentration than other solution.

    Hypertonic

38. known as volume expanders

    Hypertonic

39. More solutes, Less fluids

    Hypertonic

40. Are used to expand the plasma volume in hypovolemic shock and replace electrolytes

    Hypertonic solutions

41. D5.09 NaCl

    Hypertonic solutions

42. 3%NS

    Hypertonic

43. Treat Addisonian crisis, hypotonic DHN, SIADH.

    Dextrose 5% in NS

44. an osmotic diuretic that causes fluid shifts between various compartments to promote diuresis.

    Dextrose 20% in Water (D20W)

45. It is used commonly used to treat severe hypoglycemia

    Dextrose 50% in Water (D50W)

46. Dextrose 50% in Water (D50W)

    Dextrose 50% in Water (D50W)

47. a higher concentration of sodium and chloride than normally contained in plasma.

    Hypertonic Sodium Chloride IV Fluids

48. Infusion of hypertonic sodium chloride solution shifts fluids from the intracellular space into the intravascular and interstitial spaces.

    Hypertonic Sodium Chloride IV Fluids

49. contains 513 mEq/L of Na and chloride with an osmolality of 1030 mOsm/L.

    3% sodium chloride (3% NaCl)

50. contains 855 mEq/L of sodium and chloride with an osmolality of 1710 mOsm/L.

    5% sodium chloride (5% NaCl)