iv fluids and solutions

Question 1

type of isotonic solution

Answer 1

normal saline 0.9%

Question 2

type of hypotonic solution

Answer 2

1/4 normal saline

Question 3

which solution has the same osmolarity as body fluid ?

Answer 3

isotonic

Question 4

which solution has an osmolarity greater than body fluids ?

Answer 4

hypertonic - causes water to be drawn OUT of cells

Question 5

which solution is more diluted than blood ?

Answer 5

hypotonic - causes fluid to move INTO the cells. given to pts that are cellularly dehydrated

Question 6

type of hypotonic solution

Answer 6

1/2 normal saline

Question 7

type of isotonic solution

Answer 7

lactated ringers - most related to body’s composition of blood serum and plasma. good for trauma pts or hypovolemic pts

Question 8

both isotonic and hypotonic solution
(mostly classified as isotonic)

Answer 8

dextrose 5% in water

Question 9

type of hypertonic solution

Answer 9

dextrose 5% in 0.45% NaCl

Question 10

hypertonic solution only used for hyponatremia

Answer 10

3% or 5% NaCl

Question 11

type of hypertonic solution

Answer 11

dextrose 10% in water