Question 1

What type of fluid is used to treat dehydration?

Accepted Answer

0.9% saline

Answer

0.45%saline

Answer

5%Dextrose water

Answer

5% Dextrose water 0.2%saline

Question 2

What is the sodium content of 0.9% Saline solution?

Accepted Answer

154 mmol/liter

Answer

77 mmol/litre

Answer

90 mmol/litre

Answer

140 mmol/litre

Question 3

A mother brings her six month old to see you, with a history of vomiting twice  and had one loose stool today. Examination reveals an alert infant, with slightly dry mucous membranes, normal skin turgor and capillary refill. her fontanelle is flat. her weight is 8 kg, pulse rate 100 beats/ minute, respiratory rate 30 breaths/minute.  What is this infant's hydration status?

Accepted Answer

Mild dehydration (5% dehydrated)

Question 4

b) Calculate the fluid deficit to be given

Accepted Answer

400mls

Question 5

c) Calculate maintenance fluids for this infant

Accepted Answer

800 mls

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