electrolytes and fluid resus.

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1. plasma proteins have an oncotic pressure. this:

  • draws fluid back in from the interstitial space.
  • pushes fluid out into the interstistial space.
  • does not alter fluids passage through the body.
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2. intravenous fluid resus is one of the most common interventions in acutely unwell patients, true or false?

  • true.
  • false.

3. patients with low levels of plasma proteins and high blood pressure may present with?

  • hernia.
  • edema.
  • hemorrhage.
  • encephalopathy.

4. larger more complex molecules are:

  • normally unable to move between intravascular and interstitial space.
  • normally able to move between the intravascular and interstitial space.

5. what are electrolytes?

  • electrically charged compounds that have dissociated from ions.
  • electrically charged compounds made from salt and water.
  • electrically charged compounds made from potassium and glucose.
  • electrically charged compounds essential for atp production.

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