Fluids and Electrolytes

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Where is the majority of fluid located?

  • Interstitial
  • Intracellular (correct)
  • Extracellular
  • Intravascular

How much of the body's fluid is in the extracellular fluid?

1/3

Where is potassium mainly located?

  • Intravascular
  • Interstitial
  • Intracellular (correct)
  • Extracellular

What is intravascular fluid composed of?

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Where is interstitial fluid located?

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List examples of transcellular fluid.

<p>Cerebrospinal, pleural, peritoneal, synovial</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is filtration?

<p>Movement of fluid in and out of the capillaries (between the vascular and interstitial compartments)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ produces bicarbonate?

<p>Kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

List examples of anions.

<p>Bicarbonate, Cl-, and PO4-</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors affect fluid balance?

<p>Age, medications, acute illness, surgery, burns, respiratory disorders, chronic illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is osmolality?

<p>A measure of the number of particles per kilogram of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is hypernatremia?

<p>Dehydration due to loss of sodium</p> Signup and view all the answers

List the signs and symptoms of mild cases of hypovolemia

<p>Weight loss, tachycardia (body try move fluids round since there not much), dark yellow urine, dry mucous membrane, flat neck veins, poor skin tugor</p> Signup and view all the answers

List the signs and symptoms of severe hypovolemia

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The majority of fluid in the body is located where?

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What fraction of the body's fluid is found in the extracellular fluid?

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Potassium is mainly found in the extracellular fluid.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for intravascular fluid?

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Give four examples of transcellular fluid.

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Define filtration in the context of fluid balance.

<p>Movement of fluid in and out of the capillaries (between the vascular and interstitial compartments)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are examples of anions?

<p>Bicarbonate, Chloride, Phosphate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can affect fluid balance in the body?

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Define osmolality.

<p>A measure of the number of particles per kilogram of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define hypernatremia.

<p>Dehydration due to loss of sodium</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are signs of mild hypovolemia?

<p>Poor skin turgor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one symptom of severe hypovolemia.

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Potassium is mainly located in which fluid compartment?

<p>Intracellular (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of fluid is intravascular fluid also known as?

<p>Plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

List factors that affect fluid balance.

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List some signs and symptoms of mild hypovolemia.

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Flashcards

Majority of body fluid

Intracellular, making up approximately 2/3 of total body fluid.

Extracellular fluid percentage

1/3 of the total body fluid is extracellular.

Potassium location

Primarily located within the cells.

Sodium location

Predominantly found in the extracellular fluid; most abundant cation.

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Intravascular fluid

The plasma, which is the liquid component of the blood.

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Interstitial fluid

Fluid between cells, located outside of blood vessels.

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Transcellular Fluid

Fluid in cerebrospinal, pleural, peritoneal, and synovial cavities.

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Filtration

The movement of fluid between vascular and interstitial compartments.

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Kidney function

The kidneys are able to produce bicarbonate.

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Examples of anions

Bicarbonate (HCO3-), Chloride (Cl-), Phosphate (PO4-).

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Examples of cations

Sodium (Na+), Potassium (K+), Calcium (Ca++), Magnesium (Mg++).

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Factors affecting fluid balance

Age, medications, acute illness, surgery, burns, respiratory disorders, chronic illness.

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Osmolality

A measure of the concentration of solute particles per kilogram of water.

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Hypernatremia

Dehydration due to loss of sodium.

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Mild hypovolemia

-Weight loss -tachycardia ( body try move fluids round since there not much) -dark yellow urine -dry mucous membrane -flat neck veins -poor skin tugor

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Severe Hypovolemia

Oliguria (<30mL/hr), change in level of consciousness (confusion, lethargy, coma)

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Study Notes

  • Most of the body's fluid is located inside cells, comprising about two-thirds of total body fluid.
  • The extracellular fluid accounts for about one-third of the total body fluid.
  • Potassium is the primary intracellular electrolyte.
  • Sodium is the primary extracellular electrolyte and the most abundant cation.
  • Intravascular fluid is the plasma, the liquid component of blood.
  • Interstitial fluid is found in the spaces between cells, outside of blood vessels.
  • Transcellular fluids include cerebrospinal, pleural, peritoneal, and synovial fluids.
  • Filtration defines the fluid movement in and out of capillaries, between the vascular and interstitial compartments.
  • Kidneys produce bicarbonate.
  • Anions include bicarbonate, chloride (Cl-), and phosphate (PO-).
  • Cations include sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), calcium (Ca++), and magnesium (Mg++).
  • Factors that affect fluid balance include age, medications, acute and chronic illnesses, surgery, burns, and respiratory disorders.
  • Osmolality measures the number of particles per kilogram of water.
  • Hypernatremia defines dehydration due to sodium loss.

Mild Hypovolemia

  • Weight loss
  • Tachycardia, where the body attempts to circulate limited fluids efficiently
  • Dark yellow urine
  • Dry mucous membranes
  • Flat neck veins
  • Poor skin turgor

Severe Hypovolemia

  • Oliguria (low urine output)

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