Fluids Basics

Question 1

What are the 4 types of fluids that we can give IV

Answer 1

Isotonic
Hypotonic
Hypertonic
Colloids

Question 2

What is the normal range of osmolality

Answer 2

280 - 300

Question 3

What is the definition for osmolality of blood

Answer 3

Concentration of all chemical particles found in the fluid part of the blood

Question 4

Osmolality primary reflects concentration of what 3 things

Answer 4

Sodium
Bun
Glucose

Question 5

When sodium is low the osmolality is

Answer 5

Low

Question 6

What factors can cause osmolality to go over 300 (7)

Answer 6

Dehydration
Free water loss
Diabetes insipidus
Hypernatremia
Stroke of head injury
Penal tubular necrosis

Question 7

What factors can cause osmolality to drop below 280 (5)

Answer 7

Fluid volume excess
Siadh
Renal failure
Hyponatremia
Over hydration