F & E & elimination Flashcards
Pt’s with dehydration are always:
A-Hypomagnesemia
B-Hypocalcemic
C-Hyponatremic
D-Hypokalemic
C- Hyponatremic
Which fluid volume deficit is:
-Loss of water and electrolytes from extracellular fluid
A-Hypovolemia
B-Isotonic FVD
C-Dehydration
B- Isotonic FVD
Which fluid volume deficit is:
-Extracellular fluid volume is reduced - Isotonic fluid is lost
A-Hypovolemia
B-Isotonic FVD
C-Dehydration
A-Hypovolemia
What would you expect to find in a pt who is in fluid volume deficit?
A-Tachycardia
B-Altered LOC
C-Hypotension
D-Bradypnea
E-Weak, thready pulse
F-Decreased temp
A
C
E
F
Not D but tachypnea
What would you expect to find GI related in a pt who is in FVD?
A-Decreased bowel sounds
B-Diarrhea
C-Excessive thirst
D-Nausea/vomiting
E- Constipation
A
C
D
E
What neuromuscular findings would you expect in a pt in FVD?
A-Weakness/fatigue
B-Muscle spasms
C-Altered mental status
D-Dizziness/syncope
E-Muscle cramps
A
C
D
E
What renal findings would you expect in a pt with FVD?
A-Oliguria
B-Increased BUN & creatinine
C-Lower LQ back pain
D-Dark, strong-smelling urine
E-Elevated specific gravity
A
B
D
E
What is:
-Retention of both water and sodium
A-Hypervolemia
B-Overhydration
A-Hypervolemia
What is:
-Retention of more water than electrolytes
A-Hypervolemia
B-Overhydration
B-Overhydration
What are the expected vitals to find in a pt with FVE?
A-Hypertension
B-Tachypnea
C-Decreased oxygen sat.
D-Diaphoresis
E-Tachycardia
F-Bounding pulse
A
B
C
E
F
What are the expected neuromuscular changes to find in a pt with FVE?
A- Muscle weakness
B-Lethargy
C-Visual disturbances
D-Headache
E-Unsteady gait
F-Altered mental status
A
C
D
F
What are the expected GI changes to find in a pt with FVE?
A-Rapid weight gain
B-Nausea
C-Excessive flatulence
D-Ascites
E-Hypoactive bowel sounds
A
B
D
E
What are the expected respiratory changes to find in a pt with FVE?
A-Crackles in lower lobes
B-Dry chronic cough
C-Orthopnea
D-Pulse ox >95%
A
C
What are the expected CV changes to find in a pt with FVE?
A-JVD
B-Cap refill <3
C-Peripheral edema
D-Uneven radial pulses
E-S3 heart sounds
A
C
E
What type of laxative is:
-Works by increasing the weight of stool
-Takes 2-3 days to work
(Metamucil & Citrucel)
A-Stimulant
B-Osmotic
C-Bulk-forming
D-Stool softeners
C-Bulk-forming
What type of laxative is:
-Stimulates intestinal muscles which increases peristalsis
-Takes 6-12 hrs to work
(Dulcolax & Senokot)
A-Stimulant
B-Osmotic
C-Bulk-forming
D-Stool softeners
A- Stimulant
What type of laxative is:
-Draws water from the rest of the body into bowel to soften stool
-Takes 2-3 days to work
(MiraLAX)
A-Stimulant
B-Osmotic
C-Bulk-forming
D-Stool softeners
B-Osmotic
What type of laxative is:
-Works by letting water into stool, soften it, and make it easier to pass
(Docusate)
A-Stimulant
B-Osmotic
C-Bulk-forming
D-Stool softeners
D-Stool-softeners
What are the most common symptoms of fecal impaction?
A-Abd. pain after meals
B-Unexpected weight loss/anorexia
C-Fecal breath
D-Ongoing urge to poop
E-Liquid stool
F-Broken blood vessels in eyes from straining
A
B
D
E
What is:
-The repeated passing of stool into clothing?
A-Shitting thy self
B-Fecal incontinence
C-Encopresis
D-Shart
C-Encopresis
In dialysis, the kidneys:
Remove ______
A-Blood
C-Toxins
D-Fluid
C- Toxins
