Fundamentals B260 IUPUI Exam 3
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Fluid -
correct answer ✅water that contains dissolved or suspended
substances such as glucose, mineral salts, and proteins
Fluid amount -
correct answer ✅Volume
Fluid concentration -
correct answer ✅osmolality
Fluid composition -
correct answer ✅electrolyte concentration
Degree of Acidity -
correct answer ✅pH
Characteristics of body fluids -
correct answer ✅The characteristics of body fluids influence body
system function through their effects on cell function. All of these
characteristics have regulatory mechanisms, which keep them in
balance for normal function.
,Fundamentals B260 IUPUI Exam 3
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Who are at risk for dehydration? and why? -
correct answer ✅infants, patients with neurological or
psychological problems, and older adults who are unable to
communicate their thirst.
What is the best nursing indication for fluid status? -
correct answer ✅patient weight best indicator of fluid retention
and overload, better than I&Os
2.2 lbs = 1L of fluid
minimum daily fluid requirements: formula needed weight in
kilograms -
correct answer ✅1st: 10kg = 100ml/kg
2nd: 10kg = 50ml/kg
any other = 20 ml/kg
ICF -
correct answer ✅intracellular fluid, within cells. 2/3 total body
water
,Fundamentals B260 IUPUI Exam 3
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
ECF -
correct answer ✅Extracellular fluid (Fluid outside cells- but within
body)
1/3 of total body water
- interstitial
- intravascular
- transcellular
transcellular fluids -
correct answer ✅are secreted by epithelial cells and include
cerebrospinal, pleural, peritoneal, and synovial fluids
Intravascular fluid -
correct answer ✅is blood plasma found in the vascular system.
interstitial fluids -
correct answer ✅the fluids between cells and outside the blood
vessels. These include lymph (fluid in the lymphatic channels).
Hemoglobin test does what? -
correct answer ✅Measures the amount of hemoglobin in the
, Fundamentals B260 IUPUI Exam 3
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
blood (RBC) and is a good measure of the blood's ability to carry O2
throughout the body.
Males: 13.2-17.3 g/dL
Females: 11.7-15.5 g/dL
Hematocrit -
correct answer ✅the amount of space (volume) RBC take up in the
blood.
Males: 39-50%
Females: 35-47%
Hypovolemia causes -
correct answer ✅- diarrhea
-abnormal fluid loss
- fistula drainage
- hemorrhage
- Polyuria
- fever (increased sweating)
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Fluid -
correct answer ✅water that contains dissolved or suspended
substances such as glucose, mineral salts, and proteins
Fluid amount -
correct answer ✅Volume
Fluid concentration -
correct answer ✅osmolality
Fluid composition -
correct answer ✅electrolyte concentration
Degree of Acidity -
correct answer ✅pH
Characteristics of body fluids -
correct answer ✅The characteristics of body fluids influence body
system function through their effects on cell function. All of these
characteristics have regulatory mechanisms, which keep them in
balance for normal function.
,Fundamentals B260 IUPUI Exam 3
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Who are at risk for dehydration? and why? -
correct answer ✅infants, patients with neurological or
psychological problems, and older adults who are unable to
communicate their thirst.
What is the best nursing indication for fluid status? -
correct answer ✅patient weight best indicator of fluid retention
and overload, better than I&Os
2.2 lbs = 1L of fluid
minimum daily fluid requirements: formula needed weight in
kilograms -
correct answer ✅1st: 10kg = 100ml/kg
2nd: 10kg = 50ml/kg
any other = 20 ml/kg
ICF -
correct answer ✅intracellular fluid, within cells. 2/3 total body
water
,Fundamentals B260 IUPUI Exam 3
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
ECF -
correct answer ✅Extracellular fluid (Fluid outside cells- but within
body)
1/3 of total body water
- interstitial
- intravascular
- transcellular
transcellular fluids -
correct answer ✅are secreted by epithelial cells and include
cerebrospinal, pleural, peritoneal, and synovial fluids
Intravascular fluid -
correct answer ✅is blood plasma found in the vascular system.
interstitial fluids -
correct answer ✅the fluids between cells and outside the blood
vessels. These include lymph (fluid in the lymphatic channels).
Hemoglobin test does what? -
correct answer ✅Measures the amount of hemoglobin in the
, Fundamentals B260 IUPUI Exam 3
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
blood (RBC) and is a good measure of the blood's ability to carry O2
throughout the body.
Males: 13.2-17.3 g/dL
Females: 11.7-15.5 g/dL
Hematocrit -
correct answer ✅the amount of space (volume) RBC take up in the
blood.
Males: 39-50%
Females: 35-47%
Hypovolemia causes -
correct answer ✅- diarrhea
-abnormal fluid loss
- fistula drainage
- hemorrhage
- Polyuria
- fever (increased sweating)
