15 Questions
Isotonic solutions have an osmolality of ______ to 375 mOsm/L.
250
Crystalloid IV fluids have an osmolality of 250 to ______ mOsm/L.
375
Isotonic solutions have an osmolality of ______ mOsm/L.
250 to 375
Crystalloid IV fluids are examples of ______ solutions.
isotonic
The osmolality of isotonic solutions is measured in ______.
mOsm/L
Hypertonic solutions have a ______ concentration of solutes than isotonic solutions.
higher
Crystalloid IV fluids are used to manage ______ during excessive diuresis.
fluid volume
Hypertonic solutions have an osmolality equal to or greater than ______ mOsm/L.
375
Hypertonic solutions have a ______ of solutes than hypotonic solutions.
higher
Cellular hydration is affected by the ______ of solutes in solutions.
concentration
Hypotonic solutions have a lower concentration, or ______, of solutes and have an osmolality equal to or less than 250 mOsm/L.
tonicity
Hypotonic solutions have a lower ______ of solutes and have an osmolality equal to or less than 250 mOsm/L.
concentration
Hypotonic solutions have an ______ equal to or less than 250 mOsm/L.
osmolality
Solutions with an osmolality equal to or less than 250 mOsm/L are classified as ______.
hypotonic
Fluid volume management may involve the administration of ______ IV fluids.
Crystalloid
Test your knowledge on the different types of IV fluids, including crystalloid solutions and hypertonic solutions, and their effects on cellular hydration. Learn how osmolality and tonicity affect the body's hydration levels. Assess your understanding of IV fluids in medical treatment.
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