DEHYDRATION
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
Rumi Michael Leigh
Introduction
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
1) What is dehydration?
- Dehydration is insufficient amount of water and fluids in the body.
2) Should you drink before you get thirsty?
- Yes, you should drink before you get thirsty.
3) Could dehydration be life-threatening?
- Yes, dehydration could be life-threatening.
4) What is the function of water in the body?
- Water regulates the temperature of the body, lubricates the joints, helps in digestion, produce saliva, eliminate waste materials, fabricate hormones, transports oxygen to all parts of the body, etc.
5) Do women have more percentage of water in their body than men?
- No, women do not have more percentage of water in their body than men.
6) What is the best indicator of dehydration?
- Thirst is the best indicator of dehydration.
7) Are there different levels of dehydration?
- Yes, there are different levels of dehydration.
8) What are the different levels of dehydration?
- The different levels of dehydration are mild, moderate, and severe dehydration.
9) Is severe dehydration a medical emergency?
- Yes, severe dehydration is a medical emergency.
10) What happens to organs in the body due to severe dehydration?
- Organs and cells in the body begin to fail due to severe dehydration.
11) What are the signs and symptoms of dehydration?
- The signs and symptoms of dehydration include fatigue, headache, anxiety, confusion, dizziness, delirium, dry mouth, constipation, chills, red skin, hypotension, muscle cramps, dark colored urine, tachycardia, diminution of urination frequency, lethargy, etc.
Chapter 2
1) What is tachycardia?
- Tachycardia is a fast heart rate.
2) What is the heart rate for tachycardia?
- The heart rate for tachycardia is over 100 beats per minute.
3) What is bradycardia?
- Bradycardia is a slow heart rate.
4) What is the heart rate for bradycardia?
- The heart rate for bradycardia is less than 60 beats per minute.
5) Does dehydration affect the brain?
- Yes, dehydration affects the brain.
6) In what way does dehydration affect the brain?
- Dehydration can narrow the blood vessels in the brain.
7) Why does dehydration cause high blood pressure?
- Dehydration can cause high blood pressure because the heart uses more effort to pump blood.
8) Name two electrolytes lost during dehydration.
- Two electrolytes lost during dehydration are potassium and sodium.
9) What can cause muscle cramps?
- Muscle cramps can be caused by insufficient electrolytes.
10) What are electrolytes?
- Electrolytes are minerals that carry electrical charge.
Chapter 3
1) Can the body survive without water?
- No, the body cannot survive without water.
2) What is lethargy?
- Lethargy is tiredness, fatigue, and lack of energy.
3) What are the signs and symptoms of dehydration in young children?
- The signs and symptoms of dehydration in young children are irritability, sunken eyes, dry mouth, dry tongue, lack of tears when they cry, etc.
4) What is the main mechanism the body gets rid of heat?
- The body mainly gets rid of heat by sweating.
5) Can diuretics cause dehydration?
- Yes, diuretics can cause dehydration.
6) What are diuretics?
- Diuretics are medications that increase the production of urine.
7) Can vomiting cause dehydration?
- Yes, vomiting can cause dehydration.
8) Can diarrhea cause dehydration?
- Yes, diarrhea can cause dehydration.
9) Can sweating cause dehydration?
- Yes, sweating can cause dehydration.
10) What is hyperhidrosis?
- Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating.
11) Can fever cause dehydration?
- Yes, fever can cause dehydration.
12) Name drinks that can lead to dehydration.
- Caffeinated beverages and alcohol can lead to dehydration.
Chapter 4
1) Which population is largely at risk of dehydration?
- Children, elderly people, and athletes are mainly at risk of dehydration.
2) What is the color of urine in a person well hydrated?
- The color of urine in a person well hydrated is clear.
3) Can you lose water by pooping?
- Yes, you can lose water by pooping.
4) Can you lose water by breathing?
- Yes, you can lose water by breathing.
5) Can burns lead to dehydration?
- Yes, burns can lead to dehydration.
6) How does the skin show dehydration?
- The skin shows dehydration by its lack of elasticity.
7) Can severe dehydration lead to hypovolemic shock?
- Yes, severe dehydration can lead to hypovolemic shock.
8) What is hypovolemic shock?
- Hypovolemic shock is a life-threatening condition caused by dangerous levels of hypovolemia.
9) Can severe dehydration lead to seizures?
- Yes, severe dehydration can lead to seizures.
10) How does severe dehydration lead to seizures?
- Severe dehydration can lead to seizures due to imbalance of electrolytes such as potassium and sodium.
Chapter 5
1) Can severe dehydration lead to kidney failure?
- Yes, severe dehydration can lead to kidney failure.
2) Can severe dehydration lead to disorientation?
- Yes, severe dehydration can lead to disorientation.
3) Can severe dehydration lead to coma?
- Yes, severe dehydration can lead to coma.
4) Can severe dehydration lead to kidney stones?
- Yes, severe dehydration can lead to kidney stones.
5) Kidney stone is also called?
- Kidney stone is also called nephrolithiasis.
6) What is the main function of the kidney?
- The main function of the kidney is to filter and purify the blood.
7) Can diabetes lead to dehydration?
- Yes, diabetes can lead to dehydration.
8) How does diabetes lead to dehydration?
- Diabetes can lead to dehydration by increasing urination.
9) Can blood pressure medications increase the frequency of urination?
- Yes, blood pressure medications can increase the frequency of urination.
10) Can antipsychotics increase the frequency of urination?
- Yes, antipsychotics can increase the frequency of urination.
Chapter 6
1) Can antihistamines increase the frequency of urination?
- Yes, antihistamines can increase the frequency of urination.
2) What are antihistamines?
- Antihistamines are medications that treat allergic reactions.
3) Can alcohol be considered a diuretic?
- Yes, alcohol can be considered a diuretic because it makes a person urinate often.
4) What is a heatstroke?
- A heatstroke is a condition where the body overheats.
5) What is hyperthermia?
- Hyperthermia is an abnormally high body temperature.
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