This organization establishes standards for the operation of hospitals and other healthcare facilities and services

A 66-year-old male has summoned your assistance because he is short of breath and his home pulse oximeter is reading 89%, despite 3 lpm of home medical oxygen. Assessment reveals an intact airway and adequate breathing. His radial pulse is normal and skin hot and dry. Vital signs are: pulse 84, respirations 18, and blood pressure 166/86 mmHg. Breath sounds are clear bilaterally. His pulse

oximeter is fluctuating between 88% and 90%. In this situation you would first: A) check his SpO2 with your pulse oximeter. B) place him on 15 lpm of oxygen with a nonrebreather. C) request advanced life support assistance. D) increase oxygen flow to 6 lpm through the nasal cannula.

Which fluid solutions given in therapeutic amounts do NOT cause significant fluid or electrolyte shifts in patients with normal fluid status?

A) Hypotonic crystalloids B) Hypertonic colloids C) Isotonic crystalloids D) Isotonic colloids