IV Fluids 101
The type of IV fluid that is 0.9% NS (Hyper, hypo, iso).
What is isotonic solution?
This is a normal serium sodium level.
What is 135-145?
What is 3.5-5.5?
What are muscle cramps, tetany, Chvostek's sign?
A patient is NPO with mild s/s of dehydration. Which fluid is the best to administer?
What is 0.9 NS or LR?
D5W is initially isotonic but becomes this type of fluid in the body.
What is hypotonic?
This/these are symptoms of hyponatremia.
What are confusion, lethargy, nausea, seizures?
Name a symptom of hypomagnesemia?
What is hyporeflexia or respiratory depression?
A patient has diarrhea and a potassium of 2.8. What intervention would be the most appropriate?
These types of fluids are best for a patient with hypovolemia and/or blood loss.
What is LR or NS?
This fluid is used to treat hyponatremia.
What is 3% NaCl or hypertonic solution?
A food high in potassium.
What is banana, spinach, avocado, sweet potato?
This electrolyte stabilizes cardiac cell membranes.
What is calcium?
A patient has CHF and when you auscultate you hear crackles and notice edema. What fluid should be avoided?
What is isotonic or hypertonic fluids?
This is a type of hypertonic IV solution.
What is 3% NaCl or D10W?
This condition is caused by water loss exceeding sodium loss.
What is hypernatremia?
What is diluted and via an IV pump?
A person taking loop diuretics is at risk for low levels of which electrolytes?
A patient has a serum sodium level of 122 and is seizing. Which type of fluid should be administered?
What is hypertonic?
This type of fluid should be used with caution d/t the risk of cerebral edema.
What is hypotonic fluid?
Name a major complication of correction sodium levels too quickly.
Osmotic demyelination.
You are giving IV potassium chloride. Before administering, this should be assessed.
What is urine output and/or kidney function.
This can happen if administering magnesium too rapidly.
What is cardiac arrest or respiratory failure?
A patient has a potassium level of 6.2. What interventions does this patient need to correct this value?
What is insulin/D50, calcium gluconate, or kayexalate?