NAT Review Flashcards

Flashcards for NAT Review - Fluids, Electrolytes, and GI Anatomy

LRs and Saline

Solutions like Lactated Ringers and Normal Saline.

Fluids

Approximately 60% of body weight is comprised of this.

Muscle Cells

Fluids are mostly found in these type of cells.

Body weight

This is the MOST accurate measurement of body fluid.

Day

The normal fluid intake is 2000 - 2500 mL per what?

Compartments

Intracellular and Extracellular are the two major fluid what?

Potassium

This electrolyte is most abundant inside the cell.

Sodium

This electrolyte is most abundant outside the cell.

Volemia

Increase in fluids.

Electrolytes

These control blood pressure and fluid balance.

Sodium

Normal range 135-145 mEq/L.

Potassium

Normal range 3.5-5 mEq/L.

Calcium

Normal range 9-11 mg/dL.

Magnesium

Normal range 1.5-2.5 mEq/L.

Anabolism

Building up.

Catabolism

Breaking down.

Pharynx

Located in the respiratory and GI tract, prevents aspiration.

Upper Esophageal Sphincter (UES)

This prevents air entry into the stomach.

Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES)

This prevents gastric reflux.

Duodenum

The part of the small intestine that connects to the gallbladder and pancreas.