Why Do Solutions for Injection or Infusion into People with Low

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why do solutions for injection or infusion into people with low blood volume normally contain 150 mM NaCl?

• A)This is a hypotonic solution,which will cause water movement into dehydrated blood cells.
• B)This is an isotonic solution,and the water in it will follow Na and Cl into the the intracellular fluid compartment.
• C)This is a hypertonic solution,which will raise the blood volume and pressure more rapidly than an isotonic solution would.
• D)This is an isotonic solution,and NaCl will keep the added volume in the extracellular fluid compartment.
• E)NaCl are penetrating solutes,which will get them more quickly into blood cells to increase their volume.

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Definitions:

Medicated IVPB

Intravenous piggyback, a method of delivering medication that is diluted in a small amount of fluid and infused through an intravenous line.

EID

Electronic Identification, a method used to identify individuals, animals, products, or entities electronically.

Milliliters Per Hour

A unit of measure representing the flow rate of fluids, often used in medical IV drips.

Slow Flow Rate

A term often used in medical contexts to describe the deliberate reduction in the speed at which fluids or medications are administered intravenously.