IV Therapy

Question 1

Colloid Fluid

Answer 1

Contains proteins or other high-molecular-weight molecules that tend to remain in the intravascular space for an extended period of time.

Question 2

Albumin

Answer 2

A protein commonly present in plant and animal tissues. In blood, it works to maintain blood volume, blood pressure, and provides colloid osmotic pressure (oncotic pressure) to prevent plasma loss.

Question 3

Crystalloids

Answer 3

The primary compounds used in prehospital IV fluid therapy.

Question 4

Tonicity

Answer 4

Solute concentration or osmotic pressure relative to the blood plasma or body cells.

Question 5

Where does a hypertonic solution pull fluids from?

Answer 5

It will pull fluids from the interstitial space and intracellular compartment and put it into the intravascular space.

Question 6

Where does a hypotonic solution pull fluids from?

Answer 6

It will pull fluids from the intravascular space and push it into the interstitial space and intracellular compartment.

Question 7

Balanced Salt Solutions

Answer 7

(ex. LR); designed so the concentration of electrolytes is very similar to plasma.