IV Fluids Quiz

Question 1

Which statement about IV crystalloids is NOT correct?

A) Composed of water and electrolytes
B) Lactated ringers is not a crystalloid solution
C) Useful for maintaining or correcting electrolyte imbalances. Remain in IV space for short periods of time
D) Examples of crystalloid IV solutions include D5W and saline combinations such as 0.9%, and 0.45% sodium chloride, and normal saline

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following IV solutions is NOT considered a colloid?

A) Blood
B) Albumin
C) 3% sodium chloride solution
D) Hydroxyethyl starch

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which statement about colloid IV solutions is correct?

A) IV colloids can be useful to address fluid accumulation in liver disease, and to maintain blood pressure in end stage renal disease and in volume restricted patients
B) Colloids have been demonstrated to provide superior outcomes to crystalloids
C) All colloids remain in the IV space for less time than crystalloids
D) Colloid IV solutions are solutions in which the crystals are microencapsulated in colloid globules

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Identify the statement that is NOT correct:

5% dextrose in water is:

A) Essentially free water
B) IV fluid of choice for hypernatremia
C) Can be administered in bolus doses when necessary
D) A balanced solution of dextrose with essential electrolytes

Answer 4

D

Question 5

Normal saline:

A) Has double the osmolarity of plasma
B) Safe to bolus for IV therapy
C) Can cause dilutional hypochloremia
D) Best option for maintenance IV therapy

Answer 5

B

Question 6

0.45% sodium chloride IV solution is:

A) Isotonic with plasma
B) Should be the routine IV fluid replacement solution
C) Can be safely used when provided in 5% dextrose such as in D5W in 0.45% normal saline
D) Used to rapidly correct hyponatremia

Answer 6

C