NREMT Advanced EMT

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What would administering a fluid bolus to a hypovolemic patient do?
  1. Increase preload
  2. Decrease preload
  3. Increase afterload
  4. Decrease afterload
Explanation
Answer - A - Administering a fluid bolus to a hypovolemic patient would increase preload. This is due to provide more volume to the venous system. Heart rate and contractility may be moderately enhanced with the increased preload. Pre-hospital fluid resuscitation is accomplished using normal saline or lactated Ringer’s. These isotonic solutions are ideal for fluid resuscitation because they tend to remain in the intravascular space for a period of time.
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