This quiz will gauge your understanding from the Fluids Management series talking about maintenance fluids and the calculations to determine how much fluid your patient needs.
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Question 1 of 5
Maintenance fluids are a set and forget therapy.
True
False
Question 2 of 5
Maintenance fluids are used for what?
Fluid resuscitation
Electrolyte Replacement
IV Medication Delivery
Replacement of Losses
Question 3 of 5
The main goal of maintenance fluids are to provide adequate hydration and ultimately perfusion.
Question 4 of 5
Using the 4:2:1 rule, what would the hourly maintenance fluid rate be for a 60kg patient?
60 ml/hr
100 ml/hr
115 ml/hr
40 ml/hr
Question 5 of 5
What weight should you use for obese patients or those weighing more than 90-100kg?
Ideal body weight
Dry weight
Current daily weight
You cannot use their weight