A 33-Pound Child Is in Shock

question 9

Multiple Choice

A 33-pound child is in shock. Which fluid bolus should the healthcare professional prepare to administer to this child?

• A)Hypotonic fluid, 150 mL
• B)Hypotonic fluid, 300 mL
• C)Isotonic fluid, 150 mL
• D)Isotonic fluid, 300 mL

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Definitions:

Increasingly Higher Doses

A regimen where the amount of medication administered is gradually increased over time to achieve or maintain a desired effect.

Severity

The degree of intensity or seriousness of a disease, condition, or event.

Pain Scale

A method of assessing a patient's pain intensity, often through numerical ratings or descriptive qualifiers.

Pain Rating

A method employed by healthcare professionals to measure a patient's pain intensity, often using scales such as the Numeric Pain Rating Scale or the Visual Analog Scale.