AEMT IV Therapy and Fluid Administration 3

Question 1

When calculating a drip rate using a macro-drip IV set (10 gtt/mL), what is the drip rate for 1,000 mL to be infused over 60 minutes?

Accepted Answer

167 gtt/min

Answer

10 gtt/min

Answer

60 gtt/min

Answer

100 gtt/min

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a hypertonic solution?

Accepted Answer

A solution with higher osmolality than plasma that draws fluid into the vascular space

Answer

A solution with the same osmolality as plasma (approximately 285–295 mOsm/L)

Answer

A solution with lower osmolality than plasma that moves fluid into cells

Answer

A protein-containing colloid solution

Question 3

Air embolism is a potentially fatal complication of IV therapy. To prevent it, you should:

Accepted Answer

Prime the IV tubing to remove all air before connecting to the catheter

Answer

Hang the IV bag below the level of the heart

Answer

Use a 16-gauge or larger catheter

Answer

Flush the line with heparin solution

Question 4

In a patient with suspected traumatic brain injury (TBI), which IV fluid is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Isotonic saline (0.9% NS) or LR, avoiding hypotonic solutions

Answer

Hypotonic saline (0.45% NS)

Answer

Dextrose 5% in water (D5W)

Answer

Dextrose 10% in water

Question 5

A patient develops redness, pain, and warmth tracking up the arm from the IV site. This is MOST consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Phlebitis or early cellulitis

Answer

Infiltration of IV fluid

Answer

Hematoma formation

Answer

Allergic reaction to the tape

Question 6

You are ordered to administer 250 mg of a drug dissolved in 100 mL NS over 30 minutes using a 60 gtt/mL microdrip set. What is the drip rate?

Accepted Answer

200 gtt/min

Answer

100 gtt/min

Answer

150 gtt/min

Answer

250 gtt/min