Deck 4: Parenteral Solutions

Question 1

A nurse administers a parenteral solution to a client that contains portions of electrolytes, similar to plasma, as well as bicarbonate. The nurse is administering a(n):

A) hypotonic solution.
B) isotonic solution.
C) balanced solution.
D) hypertonic solution.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A client presents in an emergency department and is diagnosed with fluid volume deficit. A nurse begins I.V. therapy per a physician's order to replace the client's lost fluids. Which hypotonic I.V. solution should the nurse anticipate being ordered for this client?

A) 0.45% sodium chloride
B) 5% dextrose in water
C) 10% dextrose in water
D) 5% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A nurse is preparing to begin fluid replacement therapy on an older adult, dehydrated client. Before a client is started on replacement therapy, which physiological function should be assessed?

A) Respiratory function
B) Renal function
C) Endocrine function
D) Adrenal function

Answer 3

B

Question 4

A nurse prepares to administer a blood transfusion to a client. Which I.V. solution is the only acceptable solution for the nurse to use to prime the administration set before administering blood?

A) Lactated Ringer's solution
B) 5% dextrose in water
C) 0.9% sodium chloride
D) 5% dextrose and 0.45% sodium chloride

Question 5

An emergency department nurse is administering a colloidal I.V. solution to a client diagnosed with hypovolemia. Which solution, administered by the nurse, is considered a colloid solution?

A) Lactated Ringer's
B) Albumin
C) 5% dextrose in water
D) 5% dextrose in 0.45% sodium chloride

Question 6

A pediatric nurse is preparing to administer a hypotonic I.V. solution to a child experiencing profound dehydration. Which solution would be considered a hydrating solution?

A) 5% dextrose in water
B) Lactated Ringer's solution
C) 10% dextrose in water
D) 5% dextrose and 0.45% sodium chloride