IV Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
Hypertonic fluid direction
A
ICF –> ECF, fluid moves from the cell to the vessel
2
Q
Types of hypertonic fluid
A
5% dextrose in 0.9%/0.45%/LR, 3% NS
3
Q
Uses of hypertonic fluids
A
cerebral edema, hypovolemia, hyponatremia
4
Q
Describe hypertonic fluids
A
more concentrated and higher osmolality
5
Q
Uses of isotonic fluids
A
burns, hemorrhage, surgery, dehydration, fluid maintenance
6
Q
Hypotonic fluid direction
A
ECF–> ICF, fluid moves from vessel to cell
7
Q
Types of hypotonic fluids
A
0.45%, 2.5% dextrose
8
Q
Uses of hypotonic fluids
A
DKA, helps kidneys excrete excess fluids
9
Q
What clients should never receive hypotonic fluids
A
clients with burns or liver disease
