FCCN LEVEL 1 FINAL PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED A+
◉ Purpose of hypertonic crystalloid fluids?
Answer: pulls fluid from the cells into the vascular space
cells SHRINK
◉ When are hypertonic crystalloid fluids indicated?
Answer: suppresses inflammation
neuro critical rescutative fluid
treats cerebral edama/intracranial hypertension
◉ S&S of hyponatermia include?
Answer: Lethargy/Confusion (first sign!!)
Abdominal cramping
Weakness
HA
Seizures
RA
Coma
, ◉ How do you treat hyponatremia?
Answer: Think fluid overloaded!
Dependent on cause
in most cases: restrict fluids, treat cause, give IV fluids containing
sodium
SEVERE: in an emergency (NA is <115 mEg/L give hypertonic saline
if patient is symptomatic - infuse slowly, be prepared to handle
seizures
◉ S&S of hypernatermia include?
Answer: Think Dehydrated!
Thirst
Increased temp
Dry/sticky mucous membranes
Restless
Weakness
Disorientation/lethargy (1st)
Muscle irrativlity
Coma
Convulstions
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED A+
◉ Purpose of hypertonic crystalloid fluids?
Answer: pulls fluid from the cells into the vascular space
cells SHRINK
◉ When are hypertonic crystalloid fluids indicated?
Answer: suppresses inflammation
neuro critical rescutative fluid
treats cerebral edama/intracranial hypertension
◉ S&S of hyponatermia include?
Answer: Lethargy/Confusion (first sign!!)
Abdominal cramping
Weakness
HA
Seizures
RA
Coma
, ◉ How do you treat hyponatremia?
Answer: Think fluid overloaded!
Dependent on cause
in most cases: restrict fluids, treat cause, give IV fluids containing
sodium
SEVERE: in an emergency (NA is <115 mEg/L give hypertonic saline
if patient is symptomatic - infuse slowly, be prepared to handle
seizures
◉ S&S of hypernatermia include?
Answer: Think Dehydrated!
Thirst
Increased temp
Dry/sticky mucous membranes
Restless
Weakness
Disorientation/lethargy (1st)
Muscle irrativlity
Coma
Convulstions