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Which term refers to the accumulation of fluid in body spaces, such as ascites in the abdominal cavity or pleural effusion in the pleural space?
Which term refers to the accumulation of fluid in body spaces, such as ascites in the abdominal cavity or pleural effusion in the pleural space?
- Extracellular spacing
- Second spacing
- ICF spacing
- Third spacing (correct)
What is the term used for low circulating volume, which can occur due to hemorrhage or plasma-to-interstitial fluid shift?
What is the term used for low circulating volume, which can occur due to hemorrhage or plasma-to-interstitial fluid shift?
- Fluid volume excess
- Hypovolemia (correct)
- Hypervolemia
- Dehydration
In which spacing does edema in tissues occur, leading to an excessive accumulation in the interstitial fluid and possibly the intracellular fluid?
In which spacing does edema in tissues occur, leading to an excessive accumulation in the interstitial fluid and possibly the intracellular fluid?
- ICF spacing
- First spacing
- Third spacing
- Second spacing (correct)
What is the goal when managing dehydration or fluid volume deficit, according to the text?
What is the goal when managing dehydration or fluid volume deficit, according to the text?
Which term describes the abnormal retention of fluids, such as in congestive heart failure (CHF), resulting in high circulating volume?
Which term describes the abnormal retention of fluids, such as in congestive heart failure (CHF), resulting in high circulating volume?
Where is the fluid located in the extracellular space?
Where is the fluid located in the extracellular space?
Which electrolyte is mainly focused on in terms of distribution in the body?
Which electrolyte is mainly focused on in terms of distribution in the body?
Where is Sodium (Na+) concentration measured when labs are drawn?
Where is Sodium (Na+) concentration measured when labs are drawn?
Which compartment in the body contains most of the Potassium (K+)?
Which compartment in the body contains most of the Potassium (K+)?
Which electrolyte is easier to measure when drawing lab values for a patient?
Which electrolyte is easier to measure when drawing lab values for a patient?
What is the main electrolyte found in Lactated Ringer's (LR) solution?
What is the main electrolyte found in Lactated Ringer's (LR) solution?
In terms of distribution, which electrolyte has little presence in the intracellular space?
In terms of distribution, which electrolyte has little presence in the intracellular space?
What is the main function of crystalloid IV fluids like Normal Saline (NS) 0.9%?
What is the main function of crystalloid IV fluids like Normal Saline (NS) 0.9%?
Which of the following IV solutions is hypertonic and provides calories?
Which of the following IV solutions is hypertonic and provides calories?
Which type of IV solution is better suited for treating dehydration rather than expanding plasma volume?
Which type of IV solution is better suited for treating dehydration rather than expanding plasma volume?
What is the risk associated with overuse of crystalloid IV fluids like Normal Saline?
What is the risk associated with overuse of crystalloid IV fluids like Normal Saline?
What is the main function of colloid IV solutions like Albumin?
What is the main function of colloid IV solutions like Albumin?
