Deck 4: Parenteral Solutions

Question 1

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 1

B

Question 2

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

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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
Chapter 4: Parenteral Solutions

Answer 3

D

Question 4

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

Question 5

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 6

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.