Fluid and Electrolytes - NUR 1040

Fluid and Electrolytes Questions And
Answers
Which isotonic solution is used to treat dehydration, burns, hypovolemia and
diarrhea? - -Lactated Ringers

-Which isotonic solution is used to treat fluid loss, dehydration and
hypernatremia? - -D5W (Dextrose 5% Water)

-Which isotonic solution is used to treat shock, hyponatremia, fluid
challenges, metabolic alkalosis, hypercalcemia and DKA? - -Normal Saline

-Which isotonic solution cannot be used in patients who have renal failure
because it can lead to hyperkalemia, and cannot be used in patients with
liver disease? - -Lactated Ringers

-Which isotonic solution needs to be watched for fluid overload when in use?
- -D5W

-Which isotonic solution should not be used in patients who have heart
failure, edema, or hypernatremia, and fluid overload? - -Normal Saline

-Which hypertonic solution is used to treat DKA, prevents hypoglycemia, and
cerebral edema? - -D5 1/2 NSS (Dextrose 5% in Half Normal Saline Solution)

-Which hypertonic solution is used to treat shock, SIDAH, and Addisonian
crisis? - -D5 NS (Dextrose 5% in normal Saline)

-Which hypertonic solution is used to treat hyponatremia and cerebral
edema? - -3% NaCl

-Which hypertonic solution cannot be used in cardiac and renal patients,
patients who are in danger of heart failure and pulmonary edema? - -D5 NS

-Which hypertonic solution must be infused slowly and may cause central
pontine myelinolysis? - -3% NaCl

-Which hypotonic solution is used for water replacement, sodium and
chloride depletion and diabetes Insipidus? - -0.45% Sodium Chloride (half
normal saline)