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Details Title: electrolytes Description: eletrolytes Total Flash Cards: 35 Created: 03/12/2005 00:33:59	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term intracellular fluid extracellular fluid Definition fluid inside the cells fluid outside the cells Term transcellular Definition CSF, pleural cavity, lymph system joints and eyes. Term interstitial fluid Definition surrounds the cells Term interstitial fluid Definition surrounds the cells Term isotonic solution Definition same solute concentration as another solution Term active transport Definition energy from molecule adenosine triphosphate moves solutes from lower to higher concentration Term diffusion Definition solutes move from higher to lower concentration until amounts are equal Term osmosis Definition fluids move from higher to lower levels = same level. osmosis= fluids move diffusion=solutes move Term albumin Definition lrg protein molecule, acts like a magnet to attract water and hold it inside blood vessel Term ADH antidiuretic hormone Definition reduces diuresis increases urine retention restores blood volume Term renin Definition causes vasoconstriction= > bp or increase in bp Term s/s of dehydration in the elderly Definition confusion subnormal temperature tachycardia pinched facial expression Term anion cation Definition negative charged electrolyte positive charged electrolyte Term acid-base balance Definition most H+ ions interact w/ electr to establish balance Term extracellular elctrolytes Definition Na & Cl also Ca+ and bicarbonate HCO3 Term intracellular electrolytes Definition K+/Phosphate/Mg+ most abundant Term Na+ Definition helps nerve cells and muscle cells interact Term electrolytes are measure where? Definition only in the bloodstream Term factors effecting electro balance Definition fluid I/O acid-base balance hormone secretion normal cell function Term filtration occurs wherre? Definition in the nephron. its the process of removing particles from a solution by allowing the liquid portion to pass through membrane. Term Name the three major electrolyte regulatory systems Definition chemical buffers respiratory kidneys Term normal pH, PaCO2, HCO3, PaO2, SaO2 Definition 7.35 - 7.45 35 to 45 mm Hg 22 to 26 mEq/L 80 to 100 mm Hg %95 to %100 Term normal sodium level Definition 135 to 145 mEq/L Term who is at risk for dehydration Definition infants Term how is dehydration treated Definition D5W / low sodium fluids give fluids gradually over a period of time to reduce risk of hyprevolemia Term s/s of dehydration Definition irratabilty / confusion / dizzyness / weakness / poor skin turgor / tenting. Term s/s of dehydration Definition irratabilty / confusion / dizzyness / weakness / poor skin turgor / tenting. Term cause of hypovolemia Definition laxative use / overuse of diurectic therapy / fever / hemorrhage / vomiting and diarrhea Term hypovolemia ...s/s Definition high serum sodium > 145 mEq/L elevated BUN increase urine specific gravity Term treat hypovolemia Definition fast infusion of normal saline / lactated ringer's solution followed by plasma proteins like albumin Term hypovolemia...teach? Definition stand / or raise slowly from bed to reduce risk of orthostatic hypotension....change positions slowly Term s/s of hypervolemia Definition distended neck veins / in hands and neck and crackles upon auscultation / S3 heart sounds when ventricles are overloaded Term foods high in sodium Definition cheese / ketschup / seafood / processed meats / canned soups and vegatables Term normal specific gravity / urine Definition 1.010 to 1.025 sp. gr. Term hyponatremia....s/s Definition abdominal cramps altered LOC , lethargy & confusion H/A , muscle twitching, nausea