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Title: ADV CONCEPTS: FLUID AND ELEVTROLYTE

Description: HESI HINTS

Total Flash Cards: 6

Created: 08/14/2009 10:09:40

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Term
List four common causes of fld volume deficit
 Definition
GI causes: V/D GI suctioning, decrease in fld intake, increase in fluid output such as sweating, massive edema, ascites
Term
List four common causes of fld volume overload
 Definition
HF, renal failure, cirrhosis, excess ingestion of table salt or overhydration with sodium containing fluids
Term
Identify two examples of isotonic IV fluids
 Definition
Lactate ringers, Normal saline
Term
List three systems that maintain acid-base balance
 Definition
Lungs, kidneys, chemical buffers
Term
Cite the normal ABGs for the following:
A. pH B. PCO2 C. HCO3
 Definition
Normals:
pH: 7.35-7.45
PCO2: 35-45
HCO3: 22-26
Term
Determine the following acid-base disoders:
A. pH: 7.50, PCO2 30, HCO3 26
B. pH 7.30, PCO2 42, HCO3 20
C. pH 7.48, PCO2 42 HCO3 32
D. pH 7.29, PCO2 55, HCO3 26
 Definition
A. Respiratory Alkalosis
B. Metabolic Acidosis
C. Metabolic Alkalosis
D. Respiratory Acidosis