Adult Protocol 16 - Fluid Admininstration and Dehydration

Question 1

Fluid administration requires a ____ gtt set.

Answer 1

15

Question 2

Initial fluid boluses in adults should be ____ mL

Answer 2

250

Question 3

After each fluid bolus, ____ should be assessed.

Answer 3

Heart and lung f(x)

Question 4

Assessment of what changes can indicate need for fluid administration?

Answer 4

Orthostatic hypotension

Question 5

Orthostatic hypotension is defined as a decrease in systolic blood pressure of _______ or a decrease in diastolic blood pressure of _______ within _____ minutes of standing when compared with blood pressure from the sitting or supine position

Answer 5

SBP: 20 mm Hg
DBP: 10 mm Hg
Time: 3 minutes