Solution for IV

Question 1

Dextrose 5% in 0.45% sodium chloride is?

Answer 1

hypotonic solution in the body (NaCl moves into cells)

Question 2

Hypotonic is?

Answer 2

lower concentration of blood
-less NaCl compared to blood
ACTION: water goes bloodstream into cells

Question 3

hypertonic is?

Answer 3

higher concentration than blood (cell shrinks)

Question 4

what solution is used to hydrate a pt?

Answer 4

hypotonic solu. (ex. 0.45% NaCl and 1/2 normal saline, D5W after metaboilism)

Question 5

what do u use when a pt is hypernatremia (high Na?

Answer 5

hypotonic solu.

Question 6

Hypertonic is?

Answer 6

more solute (na+) than blood
ACTION: water goes out of cell into blood stream (cell shrink)

Question 7

when to use hypertonic solu.?

Answer 7

hypoatremia, cerbral edma (pulls water out of space)

Question 8

examples of hypertonic solu?

Answer 8

3% NaCl, 5%, D5NS (dextrose in normal saline), D5LR (dextrose 5% lactated ringer) D10W (dextrose 10% in water)

Question 9

hypotonic=

Answer 9

dehydration

Question 10

cerebral edmea=

Answer 10

hypertonic