IV Fluids in the Surgical Setting Quiz

What are the most commonly used IV fluids in the surgical setting?

Which of the following is the agent of choice for fluid replacement or simple hydration and one of the most common IV fluids used in surgery?

Which IV fluid is used in patients who require an easily metabolized source of calories, as it is a natural sugar found in the body and provides energy for cellular activity?

Which IV fluid is a physiologic salt solution used to replenish the patient's electrolytes and for re-hydration to stimulate renal activity?

Which IV fluid is used to replace fluid lost from burns or severe diarrhea, and closely resembles the composition of extracellular fluid?

Which IV fluid is very similar to Lactated Ringer?

Which type of IV catheter is inserted via a needle into a vein, usually in the patient's hand or forearm?

What connects the IV catheter hub to the container of intravenous solution?

Which IV fluid is an electrolyte-balanced solution compatible with the pH of blood?

Which IV fluid is the other most common IV fluid used in surgery, besides sodium chloride?

What is the main function of primary tubing in the body?

What is the primary component of blood that transports oxygen?

Which component of blood provides protection against foreign microbes?

What is the normal range for hemoglobin level in an adult male?

What is the term for the volume of erythrocytes in a given volume of blood?

How is blood type determined?

What is the most common indication for blood replacement in surgery?

'Packed cells' refer to which component used in most transfusions of donor blood?

'Volume expanders' are used to increase what in case of hypovolemia?

'Cryoprecipitate' is a plasma component used for treating bleeding in individuals with what condition?

What does (IV) mean?

What are maintenance fluids?

What are replacement fluids?

Approximately what percentage of total body weight is made up of fluids, electrolytes, and non-electrolytes?

Which of the following is the most abundant anion in extracellular fluid and helps regulate osmotic pressure between intracellular and extracellular spaces?

What is the main function of magnesium in the body?

What are the three main purposes of electrolytes in homeostasis?

Which of the following is a major electrolyte in the body?

How are fluids distributed in the body?

What is the primary function of chloride in the body?

What is the term used for the patient donating their own blood prior to surgery?

Which component of blood is typically used for most transfusions involving donor blood in surgery?

What is the term used for the use of donor blood in a transfusion?

Which plasma component is used to treat bleeding caused by hemophilia?

What type of solutions are used to increase the total volume of body fluid when hypovolemia occurs?

Which of the following is a synthetic solution used for its osmotic properties and has no oxygen-carrying capacity?

What is the term used for the patient's own blood collected and used during or after surgery, or the use of volume expanders?

Which of the following is a plasma derivative used to provide volume expansion when crystalloid solutions are not adequate?

What is the term used for the use of donor blood, or homologous blood, in a transfusion?

Which component of blood is infused to restore a more normal clotting process and to help repair damaged blood vessels?

What is the primary function of blood in the body?

Which electrolyte is involved in bone growth, blood clotting, muscle contraction, and neurotransmitter release?

What is the normal range for calcium levels in the body?

What is the purpose of starting an IV drip on a patient?

Which component of blood is responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide?

What is the abbreviation used to indicate keeping the intravenous line open?

Which component of blood mediates the clotting process?

What is the normal range for hematocrit levels in the body?

What is the term for the proteins present on the surface of red blood cells that determine blood type?

Which component of blood provides protection against foreign microbes through phagocytosis and antibody production?

What is the transfer of responsibility for a task from one person to another known as?

If a healthcare professional deliberately acts outside of their scope of practice, what is this known as?

What derogatory statement concerning coworkers' skills or character is known as unprofessional behavior?

What occurs when a team member leaves the room for an extended period before or during surgery?

What is it called when a person lies under oath during court testimony?

What is a legal document stating a patient's wishes for refusing or limiting care if they become incompetent called?

What is an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious psychological injury, or risk thereof?

What guides health care professionals in their practice?

What is the primary purpose of law in most societies?

What do professional standards primarily promote?

Which of the following best describes ethics?

What ethics are particularly related to beneficence in health care professions?

What is the main focus of professional standards in healthcare?

What distinguishes laws from regulations in healthcare practice?

What is the primary function of professional standards in healthcare?

What type of harassment involves verbal statements that are intended to damage a person's reputation?

Which of the following involves the threat or attempt to harm another person?

What type of harassment involves intentional physical contact with the intent to injure, even if no injury occurs?

Which law protects patients' medical records and other health information?

What is the legal record of a patient's interaction with healthcare providers and services?

Which of the following is a form of harassment that involves unwanted sexual coercion, lewd comments, or touching?

What term refers to the deliberate efforts to erode the reputation of another person?

Which of the following involves the threat or attempt to physically harm another person?

What type of act regulates the conduct of specific groups of people?

What is defined as a civil wrong—an act committed against a person or a person’s property?

Who has the right to equal treatment regardless of various factors?

What is the term for surgeries in which an item can be lost inside the patient and require two people to perform?

Under the U.S. Constitution, what laws regulate businesses and professions like medicine and nursing?

What document must be signed by the physician, patient, and a witness before surgery proceeds?

Which federal standards outline the protection of a patient's privacy in healthcare?

What is defined as 'personal standards' often influenced by culture and religion to govern personal conduct?

What is the Latin phrase adapted by the AST to describe its ethos?

What is the term used for the verification procedure where the team pauses before surgery to acknowledge crucial information?

Which of the following is a common circumstance in which patient falls occur?

What is required for any tissue or foreign object removed from the patient during surgery?

Which of the following errors are among the most prevalent and serious errors occurring during surgery?

What is the term used for neglecting a patient or leaving a patient unattended when they require the presence of a healthcare professional?

What can occur when a member of the team neglects to pass on vital information that requires action?

What would you consider sexually inappropriate comments from a doctor during surgery?