Hydration and Gastroenteritis Exam Questions with Complete Solutions Already Passed
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Hydration and Gastroenteritis Exam Questions with Complete Solutions Already Passed
Infants and young children are at increased risk for dehydration because (2): - Answers 1. greater percentage of body water
2. more rapid metabolic rate and water turnover
Elders are at increased risk for dehydr...
Hydration and Gastroenteritis Exam Questions with Complete Solutions Already Passed
Infants and young children are at increased risk for dehydration because (2): - Answers 1. greater
percentage of body water
2. more rapid metabolic rate and water turnover
Elders are at increased risk for dehydration because (3): - Answers 1. reduced kidney function
2. less resilient body systems
3. more likely to take meds that affect fluid balance
Dehydration may be caused by the following (4): - Answers 1. diarrhea and vomiting
2. inadequate intake
3. excessive urine loss
4. loss of other body fluids
What can contribute to loss of other body fluids (4): - Answers 1. draining wounds
2. gastric suction or ostomies
3. burns
4. excessive sweating
What are the 2 main causes of overhydration? - Answers 1. Fluid retention
2. Excessive intake
What are 4 main causes of fluid retention? - Answers 1. heart disease
2. renal disease
3. SIADH
4. Drugs
What are the 3 main causes of fluid shifts? - Answers 1. burns
2. renal disease
3. liver disease
What are 4 common causes of hypokalemia? - Answers 1. diuretics
2. excessive GI losses
, 3. inadequate intake/replacement
4. DKA in children
What are 4 common causes of hyperkalemia? - Answers 1. renal failure
2. diuretics
3. improper meds/IV therapy
4. DKA in adults
What are 5 common causes of hyponatremia? - Answers 1. fluid retention (dilution)
2. excessive losses (GI or wounds)
3. excessive diuresis or diaphoresis
4. hypoaldosteronism
5. drugs
What are 3 common causes of hypernatremia? - Answers 1. dehydration, inadequate fluid intake
2. corticosteroids
3. hyperaldosteronism
What are 2 causes of metabolic acidosis? - Answers 1. DKA
2. Renal disease
What causes respiratory acidosis? - Answers any condition that reduces ventilation, hence causing a
retention of CO2
What are 3 causes of metabolic alkalosis? - Answers 1. vomiting
2. GI suctioning
3. diuretics
What are 2 common causes of respiratory alkalosis? - Answers 1. hyperventilation
2. ventilator induced hyperventilation
What is the formula to determine basic fluid requirements for children and adults? - Answers 1. change
lbs to kg
2. the first 0-10 kg is multiplied by 100 ml/kg
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