Name of Student: ______________________________________________________________ Section :_______

1. Identify at least 5 functions of water/fluid in the body.1.

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3.

4.

5.

2. In the space provided, discuss the roles of the following Organs/Glands in Fluids and Electrolyte Balance.

3. Identify and name the Major Fluid Compartments in the body.

(1)______________________(inside the cell) (2)______________________(outside the cell) Divided into: (a)___________________

(b)___________________ (c)___________________

4. Complete the table below by describing each symptom in ONE WORD only.

FLUID VOLUME ASSESSMENT

Parameter Fluid DEFICIT Fluid EXCESS

Weight loss gain

Pulse Increased increased

Blood Pressure Decreased systolic postural hypotension increased

Mucous Membrane

Skin Turgor Loose, poor turgor taut

Jugular / Peripheral Veins

Flat distended

5. Identify different Diagnostic Tests to evaluate Fluid Status. Give at least 2.

1. __________________________________

2. __________________________________

Fluid Balanc

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GI Tract____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Kidneys____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Lungs____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Skin/Sweat Glands____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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