LAB fluids general

Question 1

5 reasons fluids are used

Answer 1

• Replace hydration deficits
• Maintain normal hydration
• Correct hypovolemia
• Replace electrolytes and nutrients
• Serve as a vehicle for infusing IV medications

Question 2

% of dehydration

Mild to moderate decreased skin turgor, possibly sunken eyes, dry oral mucous membranes, slight tachycardia, and normal pulse pressure

Answer 2

7

Question 3

% of dehydration

History of fluid loss but no findings on physical examination

Answer 3

<5

Question 4

% of dehydration

Moderate to marked degree of decreased skin turgor, sunken eyes, dry oral mucous membranes, tachycardia, and decreased pulse pressure.

Answer 4

10

Question 5

% of dehydration

Dry oral mucous membranes but no panting or pathological tachycardia

Answer 5

5

Question 6

% of dehydration

Marked loss of skin turgor, dry oral mucous membranes, and significant signs of shock.

Answer 6

12

Question 7

intracellular fluid accounts for ___ of total body fluid

Answer 7

2/3

Question 8

extracellular fluid accounts for ___ of total body fluid

Answer 8

1/3

Question 9

normal intravascular volume in dogs

Answer 9

90 ml/kg

Question 10

normal intravascular volume in cats

Answer 10

45 ml/kg

Question 11

Maintenance needs or correction of non-life-threatening dehydration should be given via (3)

Answer 11

• oral
• SQ
• intraperitoneal

Question 12

these should be given SQ

Answer 12

isotonic fluid solutions

Question 13

Treatment of hypovolemia should be given via (2)

Answer 13

• IV

- intraosseous