Fluids/ Electrolytes

Question 1

What is hypertonic solution?

Answer 1

high concentration than your own body’s solution

Question 2

What is isotonic solution?

Answer 2

body’s concentration

Question 3

What will happen when given hypertonic solution? (3)

Answer 3

fluid overload
hypernatremia
edema

Question 4

Solutions greater than 0.9% is what kind of fluid?

Answer 4

hypertonic solution

Question 5

Solutions less than 0.9% is what kind of fluid?

Answer 5

hypotonic

Question 6

What kind of solution is normal saline?

Answer 6

isotonic solution

Question 7

What solution is used for replacement or maintenance?

Answer 7

isotonic

Question 8

normal saline, D5W, lactated ringers soln are what types of fluid?

Answer 8

isotonic

Question 9

1/2 normal saline is what type of solution?

Answer 9

hypotonic

Question 10

What solution wil replace cellular fluid?

Answer 10

hypotonic

Question 11

3% normal saline, D51/2NS, D10W are what types of solution?

Answer 11

hypertonic

Question 12

What solution is used to replace electrolytes?

Answer 12

hypertonic

Question 13

s/s of hypervolemia?

Answer 13

edema
JVD
crackles
tachycardia 
bounding pulses
increased BP
increased weight
increased urine output

Question 14

In hypervolemia, is the Na increased or decreased?

Answer 14

increased

Question 15

What is administered for hypervolemia treatment?

Answer 15

diuretics

Question 16

In terms of sodium in your diet for hypervolemia, what is recommended?

Answer 16

avoid excessive sodium

Question 17

s/s of hypervolemia? (8)

Answer 17

edema
JVD
crackles
tachycardia 
bounding pulses
increased BP
increased weight
increased urine output

Question 18

s/s of hypovolemia? (13)

Answer 18

rapid weight loss
decreased skin turgor
oliguria (decrease in urine)
concentrated urine
postural hypotension
rapid, weak pulse
lassitude (lack of energy)
increase temp
cool, clammy skin (from vasoconstriction)
thirsty
nausea
muscle weakness
cramps

Question 19

When a patient has hypovolemia, what solution is given?

Answer 19

isotonic

Question 20

Normal sodium level?

Answer 20

135-145 mg/dl

Question 21

s/s of hyponatremia?

Answer 21

poor skin turgor
dry muscosa
headache
decreased salivation
decreased BP
nausea
abdominal cramping
neurologic changes

Question 22

treatment of hyponatremia?

Answer 22

water restriction

sodium replacement

Question 23

s/s of hypernatremia? (6)

Answer 23

"YOU ARE FIRED"
fever (low grade, flushed skin)
restless, irritable
increased fluid retention and BP
edema
decreased urine output, dry mouth

Question 24

treatment of hypernatremia?

Answer 24

hypotonic solution or D5W

Question 25

sources of sodium in food?

Answer 25

``` soda canned food lunch meat diary products chinese food bacon ```