Isotonic Solutions

Question 1

Isotonic has similar ________ as the ECF

Answer 1

Osmolarity

Question 2

ISO tonic solutions are given to “replace” _____ ______

Answer 2

Fluid loss

Question 3

Isotonic solutions do not cause the RBCs to ______ or _______

Answer 3

Shrink or swell

Question 4

What are 3 examples of isotonic solutions

Answer 4

D5W
NS
LR

Question 5

D5W is isotonic outside of body but ______ inside the body

Answer 5

Hypotonic

Question 6

D5W is made of what two things

Answer 6

Water & glucose

Question 7

We should be cautions when using D5W with what 3 pts

Answer 7

Diabetics
Hypernatremic pt
Head trauma pt

Question 8

We use NS if the pt strictly needs ____

Answer 8

Fluids

Question 9

NS corrects extra cellular volume deficits such as

Answer 9

Hypovolemic States
Resuscitative efforts
Shock
Metabolic alkalosis
Hypercalcemia
Na+ deficits

Question 10

NS does not supply _____

Answer 10

Calories

Question 11

NS is the only fluid used for ______

Answer 11

Blood admin

Question 12

NS replaces large losses of which electrolyte

Answer 12

Sodium

Question 13

NS is not used for (3)

Answer 13

CHF
Pulmonary edema
Renal impairment

Question 14

Lr contains what 4 components

Answer 14

K+
Ca
NaCl
Lactate

Question 15

What does Lr correct (3)

Answer 15

Dehydration
Sodium depletion
GI losses

Question 16

We should use Lr cautiously if a pt has one or more of these 5 things

Answer 16

CHF
Renal insufficiency
Edema
Sodium retention
Hyper kalemia