15 Questions
What are common causes of dehydration?
Diarrhea, vomiting, infection, fever
What are symptoms of dehydration in older adults?
Sunken fontanelles
What is the fluid distribution ratio for older adults?
Least fluid ratio, 50% of body weight
What is the indication for hypertonic solution use?
Cellular dehydration
What are the characteristics of hypotonic solutions?
Have few particles, cause cellular swelling
What are the causes of dehydration?
Diarrhea, vomiting, infection, fever
What are the symptoms of dehydration in older adults?
Severe dehydration, sunken fontanelles, crying
What is the fluid distribution ratio for older adults?
50% of body weight
What are the characteristics of hypotonic solutions?
Cellular swelling, indicated for cellular dehydration
What are the indications for hypertonic solution use?
Produced by adrenal cortex, osmotic force, hydrostatic pressure
What are the common causes of dehydration?
Diarrhea and vomiting
What are the symptoms of dehydration in infants?
Sunken fontanelles and crying
What is the fluid distribution ratio for older adults?
50% of body weight
What is the effect of hypotonic solution on cells?
Cellular swelling
What produces hypertonic solution?
Adrenal cortex
Test your knowledge on renal fluids with this quiz. Explore topics such as fluids intake, output, distribution, and symptoms of dehydration. See how much you know about maintaining fluid balance in the body.
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