A Patient Suffers Blood Loss and Is Given IV Fluids

question 90

Multiple Choice

A patient suffers blood loss and is given IV fluids that contain an impermeable carbohydrate called dextran,which serves to

• A)provide nutrition.
• B)increase the osmolarity of the blood.
• C)make the blood hypertonic.
• D)decrease the osmolarity of the blood.
• E)reduce blood clotting.

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Definitions:

Functional Capacity

The ability of an individual or system to perform activities or tasks that are essential for daily living or specific functions.

Residual Volume

The volume of air remaining in the lungs after a maximal exhalatory effort, preventing lung collapse.

Tidal Volume

The volume of air moved into or out of the lungs during normal breathing.

Surface Area

The total area that the surface of an object occupies, critical in various physical, chemical, and biological processes due to its role in interactions with the environment or other objects.