Fluid Administration

Question 1

Balanced crystalloids are….

Answer 1

Similar to what is inside the body (magnesium and saline)

Question 2

When would you use unbalanced (Saline) fluids

Answer 2

For no potassium

Question 3

Colloids stay in the __________ ___________ longer than crystalloids, increasing vascular volume

Answer 3

Blood vessels

Question 4

Maintenance fluid rate per hour

Answer 4

2-4 mL/kg/hr

Question 5

Anesthesia fluid rate

Answer 5

5-10 mL/kg/ hr

Question 6

Anesthesia fluid rate in the case of low blood pressure/ blood loss

Answer 6

20mL/kg/ hr for 15 minutes

Question 7

Rapid hydration rate for dogs per hour

Answer 7

40 mL/ kg/ hr

Question 8

Rapid hydration rate for cats per hour

Answer 8

20mL/kg/ hr

Question 9

What three problems would indicate decreasing anesthesia fluid rate

Answer 9

circulation problems
1. CV Problems
2. Renal problems
3. Respiratory problems

Question 10

Shock rate for dogs per hour and for how long before checking patient response

Answer 10

90 mL/kg/ hr
5-15 minutes

Question 11

Shock rate for cats per hour

Answer 11

40mL/ kg/ hr