HYPERTONIC/HYPOTONIC/ISOTONIC
SOLUTIONS FINAL EXAM (UPDATED 2025/2026)
QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
When the cell presents with the same concentration
on the inside and outside with no shifting of fluids
this is called? - ANSWER-Isotonic
Which of the following is not a hypertonic fluid?
3% Saline
D5W
10% Dextrose in Water (D10W)
5% Dextrose in Lactated Ringer's - ANSWER-D5W
, What type of fluid would a patient with severe
hyponatremia most likely be started on?
Hypotonic
Hypertonic
Isotonic
Colloid - ANSWER-Hypertonic
When administering a hypertonic solution the nurse
should closely watch for?
Signs of dehydration
Pulmonary Edema
Fluid volume deficient
Increased Lactate level - ANSWER-Pulmonary
Edema
A patient with cerebral edema would most likely be
order what type of solution?
3% Saline
SOLUTIONS FINAL EXAM (UPDATED 2025/2026)
QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
When the cell presents with the same concentration
on the inside and outside with no shifting of fluids
this is called? - ANSWER-Isotonic
Which of the following is not a hypertonic fluid?
3% Saline
D5W
10% Dextrose in Water (D10W)
5% Dextrose in Lactated Ringer's - ANSWER-D5W
, What type of fluid would a patient with severe
hyponatremia most likely be started on?
Hypotonic
Hypertonic
Isotonic
Colloid - ANSWER-Hypertonic
When administering a hypertonic solution the nurse
should closely watch for?
Signs of dehydration
Pulmonary Edema
Fluid volume deficient
Increased Lactate level - ANSWER-Pulmonary
Edema
A patient with cerebral edema would most likely be
order what type of solution?
3% Saline
