9.) Fluid Balance (part 2)

Question 1

Fluid losses in infants and children are better tolerated than in adults.

a. ) True
b. ) False

Answer 1

b.) False

Question 2

Mild to moderate dehydration may be managed orally if the child is able to tolerate po fluids.

a. ) True
b. ) False

Answer 2

a.) True

Question 3

Imodium AD or Kaopectate can be administered to children with infectious diarrhea to make them more comfortable.

a. ) True
b. ) False

Answer 3

b.) False

Question 4

Sammy is 15 months old and weighs 15 kg. According to his maintenance fluid needs, his IV rate should be set at 52 ml/hr.

a. ) True
b. ) False

Answer 4

a.) True

Question 5

Large amounts of dextrose should be added to the IV fluids when rehydrating a child parenterally in order to provide needed nutrients and energy.

a. ) True
b. ) False

Answer 5

b.) False

Question 6

The primary means of assessing fluid loss in an infant or toddler is by strict measuring of diapers.

a. ) True
b. ) False

Answer 6

b.) False

Question 7

It is important to add potassium to any IV fluid before administering it to the dehydrated child because it is likely that the child will also experience electrolyte imbalances.

a. ) True
b. ) False

Answer 7

b.) False

Question 8

Newborns have more total body water than adults based on their BSA, so there is less reserve for any loss.

a. ) True
b. ) False

Answer 8

a.) True

Question 9

It is important to reintroduce a regular diet as soon as possible in a child with acute diarrhea.

a. ) True
b. ) False

Answer 9

a.) True

Question 10

Gatorade is preferred as an oral replacement fluid because it tastes better than other rehydration fluids.

a. ) True
b. ) False

Answer 10

b.) False