Nclex-Rn > Nclex-Rn (1) Fundamentals: Fluids Flashcards Questions And Accurate Answers Verified

NCLEX-RN > NCLEX-RN (1) Fundamentals: Fluids Flashcards questions and accurate answers verified Review common causes, signs & symptoms and interventions for fluid volume overload and fluid volume deficit. Q1 What is the: 1. function of anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)? 2. what is it controlled by? 3. what does it regulate? Answers: ADH: 1. function: to hold onto water only 2. controlled by: posterior pituitary and kidneys 3. regulates: blood pressure 2 Q What is the: 1. function of aldosterone? 2. what is it controlled by?3 what does it regulate? Answers: Aldosterone is a steroid hormone: 1. function: to hold onto sodium and water 2. controlled by: adrenals (on top of kidneys) 3. regulates: blood pressure 3 Q What are the cascade of hormones that go into effect with low blood pressure which then helps the body hold onto fluid and increase the blood pressure? Answers: 1. renin: kidneys release this when it senses low blood pressure 2. angiotensin 1: then the liver releases this hormone 3. angiotensin 2: then the lungs release this hormone 4. aldosterone: then the adrenals release this hormone, which helps the kidneys hold onto sodium and water causing an increase in blood pressure. 4Q What are atrial