Hypertonic Solutions

Question 1

Do hypertonic solutions contain a higher or lower osmolality compared to blood

Answer 1

Higher greater than 300

Question 2

Hypertonic fluids cause water to move

Answer 2

Out of the cell
Cell shrinks

Question 3

Hypertonic solutions decrease risk of ____

Answer 3

Edema

Question 4

Hypertonic solutions stabilize _____

Answer 4

Bp

Question 5

Hypertonic solutions help regulate _____ output

Answer 5

Urine

Question 6

Hypertonic solutions are used to repair (2)

Answer 6

Electrolyte & acid base balances

Question 7

Use cautiously w/ pts that have (3)

Answer 7

Diabetes
Impaired heart function
Impaired kidney function

Question 8

Monitor closely for _______ overload

Answer 8

Circulatory

Question 9

What are the 5 hypertonic solutions

Answer 9

D5NS
D5 1/2NS
D5 1/4NS
D5LR
D10W