EXERCISES, LESSON 3
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the following exercises by marking the lettered response that
best answers the exercise, by completing the incomplete statement, or by writing the
answer in the space provided at the end of the exercise.
After you have completed all the exercises, turn to "Solutions to Exercises" at the
end of the lesson and check your answers. For each exercise answered incorrectly,
reread the material referenced with the solution.
1.
What is the difference between the two major types of intravenous fluids?
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2.
An example of a hydrating solution that contains no calories is:
a. Normal saline.
b. D5W.
c.
D5RL.
d. IntralipidR.
3.
If you can see suspended particles in an intravenous solution, you should:
a. Use a filter on the administration set.
b. Infuse at a slower rate.
c.
Use a larger bore needle.
d. Discard the solution.
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