IV Solutions QIZ

Which solution is used to expand extracellular fluids and is the only solution used with blood products?

• Lactated Ringers

• 0.45% NaCl

• 0.9% NaCl (normal saline)

• D5W

Which isotonic solution contains multiple electrolytes in concentrations similar to plasma?

• 0.45% NaCl

• Lactated Ringers

• 5% NaCl

• Dextran in NS or D5W

Which solution is used to treat hypernatremia, fluid loss, and dehydration?

• 0.9% NaCl

• 3% NaCl

• D5W in water

• Lactated Ringers

Which hypertonic solution has Na and Cl concentrations of 855?

• 0.45% NaCl

• 5% NaCl

• 0.9% NaCl

• Lactated Ringers

Which solution is used to treat critical hyponatremia?

• 0.45% NaCl

• 3% NaCl

• 0.9% NaCl

• D5W

Which solution should NOT be used in patients with lactic acidosis?

• 0.9% NaCl

• Lactated Ringers

• D5W

• Dextran in NS or D5W

Which solution is a volume/plasma expander for the intravascular part of ECF?

• 0.45% NaCl

• 3% NaCl

• D5W in water

• Dextran in NS or D5W

Which solution becomes hypertonic in relation to plasma when mixed with 5% dextrose?

• 0.9% NaCl (normal saline)

• Lactated Ringers

• 0.45% NaCl

• Dextran in NS or D5W

Which solution provides 170 calories per liter and free water to aid renal excretion of solutes?

• 0.9% NaCl

• 3% NaCl

• D5W in water

• Lactated Ringers

Which solution should not be given to patients with renal failure due to the risk of hyperkalemia?

• 0.9% NaCl

• Lactated Ringers

• D5W in water

• Dextran in NS or D5W