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KimWrice

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Which of the following catheters should be used when initiating an intravenous line on an adult patient who may need large amounts of fluid?
 
  a. 22 -gauge
  b. 24- gauge
  c. 16 -gauge
  d. A butterfly-type catheter

Question 2

When compared to plasma, a crystalloid solution that contains a similar solute concentration as plasma is referred to as a/an:
 
  a. Hypotonic solution
  b. Hypertonic solution
  c. Isotonic solution
  d. Colloid solution


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c
Rationale: a. A 22 -gauge catheter is not suitable for volume expansion due to the small amount of fluid that can be given.
b. A 24- gauge is not suitable for volume expansion due to the small amount of fluid that can be given.
c. Correct.
d. A butterfly-type catheter is not suitable for volume expansion due to the small amount of fluid that can be given.

Answer to Question 2

c
Rationale: a. A hypotonic solution has less solute concentration than blood.
b. A hypertonic solution has greater solute concentration than blood.
c. Correct.
d. A colloid solution is not a crystalloid solution.


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