Intake and Output Monitoring

Question 1

Measurement of all fluids entering the body

Answer 1

Intake

Question 2

Measurement of all fluid that leaves the body

Answer 2

Output

Question 3

Chart that has measurements of patient’s fluid intake and recording

Answer 3

I and O Chart

Question 4

How long does I and O take

Answer 4

24 hrs

Question 5

Purpose of I and O

Answer 5

1. accurate record keeping
2. Prevent Circulatory overload
3. prevent dehydration
4. aids in analyzing trends in fluid status
5. contributes accurate assessment record

Question 6

What is a normal adult’s urine output?

Answer 6

30 mL

Question 7

Which patient needs I and O?

Answer 7

1. exp active fluid loss
2. Patients with/ or at risk of developing renal disease
3. Cardiac Patients
4. Post-operative patients
5. Critically ill clients

Question 8

Containers and Volumes:
Glass of water =
Juice Glass =
Cup =
Soup Bowl Adult =
Soup Bowl Child =
Water Pitcher =
Paper cup adult =
Paper cup child =

Answer 8

Glass of water = 200 mL
Juice Glass = 120 mL
Cup = 180 mL
Soup Bowl Adult = 180 mL
Soup Bowl Child = 100 mL
Water Pitcher = 1000 mL
Paper cup adult = 200 mL
Paper cup child = 150 mL

Question 9

100g = ? mL

Answer 9

100 mL

Question 10

Sources of Intake

Answer 10

1. Oral Fluids or what we drink
2. Ice Chips
3. Tube Feedings
4. Parental Fluids like iV and blood fusions
5. Intravenous Medications
6. Catheter or tube irrigants

Question 11

Sources of Output

Answer 11

1. Urinary Output
2. Vomitus and liquid Feces
3. Tube drainage
4. Bleeding from wounds by noting number of dressings/ linens saturated