Author Question: What amount of fluid loss occurs with moderate dehydration? a. b. 50 to 90 ml/kg c. 15 total ... (Read 68 times)

tatyanajohnson · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

What amount of fluid loss occurs with moderate dehydration?

a. <50 ml> b. 50 to 90 ml/kg
c. <5 total body weight
d. >15 total body weight

Question 2

What type of dehydration occurs when the electrolyte deficit exceeds the water deficit?

a. Isotonic dehydration
b. Hypotonic dehydration
c. Hypertonic dehydration
d. Hyperosmotic dehydration

ergserg · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Moderate dehydration is defined as a fluid loss of between 50 and 90 ml/kg. Mild dehydration is defined as a fluid loss of less than 50 ml/kg. Weight loss up to 5 is considered mild dehydration. Weight loss over 15 is severe dehydration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Hypotonic dehydration occurs when the electrolyte deficit exceeds the water deficit, leaving the serum hypotonic. Isotonic dehydration occurs in conditions in which electrolyte and water deficits are present in balanced proportion. Hypertonic dehydration results from water loss in excess of electrolyte loss. This is the most dangerous type of dehydration. It is caused by feeding children fluids with high amounts of solute. Hyperosmotic dehydration is another term for hypertonic dehydration.