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Pathophysiology: Fluid and Electrolytes

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This lesson illustrates important concepts that help you understand the normal physiology of fluid and electrolyte metabolism and the pathophysiologic states commonly seen in clinical care. Topics include: Fluid movement between intracellular fluid (ICF) and extracellular fluid (ECF), Edema, Alterations in sodium and water balance, Electrolytes and their functions, Buffer systems, Acid-base imbalances

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Course Description

This lesson illustrates important concepts that help you understand the normal physiology of fluid and electrolyte metabolism and the pathophysiologic states commonly seen in clinical care. Topics include: Fluid movement between intracellular fluid (ICF) and extracellular fluid (ECF), Edema, Alterations in sodium and water balance, Electrolytes and their functions, Buffer systems, Acid-base imbalances

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American Health Information Management Association

0.5 HOURS


“This program has been approved for 0.5000 continuing education unit(s) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.”

American Academy of Professional Coders

0.5 HOURS


This activity is approved for 0.5000 contact hours.

American Health Information Management Association

0.5 HOURS


“This program has been approved for 0.5000 continuing education unit(s) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.”

Course Details
Course Code: REL-RCC-PATH-B-03
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Describe the mechanisms responsible for water movement between the intracellular fluid and extracellular fluid.
Relate age to total body weight.
Describe the hormonal mechanisms that regulate water and sodium balance.
Correlate alterations in sodium and water balance with their pathogenesis.
Identify the major electrolytes and their functions.
Recognize the effects of alterations in major electrolyte levels in the intracellular fluid and extracellular fluid.
Define the buffer systems and their mechanisms of action in regulating pH.
Describe the four types of acid-base imbalances and the compensatory mechanisms involved in regulation.
Reviewer: G Everett Stephens, MD, FAAEM
Disclosure: G Everett Stephens, MD, FAAEM has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Reviewer: Karen Krawzik, RHIT, CCS AHIMA Approved ICD-1-CM/PCS Trainer
Disclosure: Karen Krawzik, RHIT, CCS AHIMA Approved ICD-1-CM/PCS Trainer has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Reviewer: Martin Huecker, MD
Disclosure: Martin Huecker, MD has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Reviewer: Carol Maimone, RHIT, CCS
Disclosure: Carol Maimone, RHIT, CCS has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Coding Specialists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Relias will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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