Exam 1: NR 226 / NR226 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Fundamentals: Patient Care | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain

Exam 1: NR 226 / NR226 (Latest
Update ) Fundamentals:
Patient Care | Questions and
Verified Answers | 100% Correct |
Grade A - Chamberlain


Question:
how does a hypertonic solution help with fluid overload
Answer:
it helps to draw the edema ( interstitial fluid) back into the vascular system




Question:
When are hypertonic iv fluids given
Answer:
when blood osmolality is low

,Question:
low blood osmolality + hypertonic fluid =
Answer:
isotonic blood




Question:
Examples of hypertonic solutions
Answer:
- D5 NaCl -- Dextrose 5% with 0.9% normal saline
- D5 LR-- Dextrose 5% with Lactated Ringers
-D5 0.45% -- Dextrose with 0.45% normal saline




Question:
Examples of isotonic solutions
Answer:
- 0.9% NaCl -- Normal Saline
- Lactated Ringers

, Question:
High blood osmolality + hypotonic solution =
Answer:
isotonic blood




Question:
Examples of hypotonic solutions
Answer:
- 0.25% NaCl
- 0.455 NaCl -- half normal saline
- 2.5% Dextrose
- 5% Dextrose ( isotonic until it enters the body)




Question:
what kind of solution is half normal saline
Answer:
hypotonic