hypotonic-hypertonic-isotonic fluid review

Which patient below would NOT be a candidate for a hypotonic solution? A. Patient with increased intracranial pressure B. Patient with Diabetic Ketoacidosis C. Patient experiencing Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemia D. All of the options are correct

A

. Which of the following is not a hypertonic fluid? A. 3% Saline B. D5W C. 10% Dextrose in Water (D10W) D. 5% Dextrose in Lactated Ringer's

B

When administering a hypertonic solution the nurse should closely watch for? A. Signs of dehydration B. Pulmonary Edema C. Fluid volume deficient D. Increased Lactate level

B

Which solution below is NOT a hypertonic solution? A. 5% Dextrose in 0.9% Saline B. 5% Saline C. 5% Dextrose in Lactated Ringer's D. 0.33% saline (1/3 NS

D

D5W solutions are sometimes considered a hypotonic solution as well as an isotonic solution because after the body metabolizes the dextrose the solution acts as a hypotonic solution. True False

True

Isotonic fluids cause shifting of water from the extracellular space to the intracellular space. True False

True

What type of fluid would a patient with severe hyponatremia most likely be started on?

hypertonic

A patient with cerebral edema would most likely be order what type of solution? A. 3% Saline B. 0.9% Normal Saline C. Lactated Ringer's D. 0.225% Normal Saline

A

When the cell presents with the same concentration on the inside and outside with no shifting of fluids this is called?

Isotonic

_______ solutions cause cell dehydration and help increase fluid in the extracellular space.

hypertonic

The doctor orders an isotonic fluid for a patient. Which of the following is not an isotonic fluid? A. 0.9% Normal Saline B. Lactated Ringer's C. 0.45% Saline D. 5% Dextrose in 0.225% saline

C

Which condition below could lead to cell lysis, if not properly monitored? A. Isotonicity B. Hypertonicity C. Hypotonicity D. None of the options are correct

C

A patient is being admitted with dehydration due to nausea and vomiting. Which fluid would you expect the patient to be started on? A. 5% Dextrose in 0.9% Saline B. 0.33% saline C. 0.225% saline D. 0.9% Normal Saline

D

________ fluids remove water from the extracellular space into the intracellular space.

Hypotonic