Which of the Following Guidelines Applies to the Prehospital Administration

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following guidelines applies to the prehospital administration of IV fluids in the patient with hemorrhagic shock?

• A) Administer hypertonic saline solution or colloids at a keep-open rate.
• B) Administer synthetic oxygen-carrying fluids as necessary to increase the level of consciousness.
• C) Begin with a 2,000 mL bolus of isotonic crystalloid solution infused under pressure.
• D) Administer isotonic crystalloid fluids only as necessary to maintain perfusion.

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Definitions:

Situational Attribution

The process of explaining an individual's behavior based on external events or situations, rather than on internal personality traits.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining someone else's behavior.

Observed Behavior

Refers to actions or reactions of individuals in response to external or internal stimuli, as noted by others or oneself.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others while underestimating the influence of situational factors.