Which of the following IV fluids is not a crystalloid?
1. Plasma protein fraction (Plasmanate)
2. Plasmalyte
3. Normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride)
4. Hypertonic saline (3% sodium chloride)
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Plasma protein fraction (Plasmanate) is a colloid.
Rationale 2: Plasmalyte is incorrect because it is crystalloid.
Rationale 3: Normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) is incorrect because it is crystalloid.
Rationale 4: Hypertonic saline (3% sodium chloride) is incorrect because it is crystalloid.
Global Rationale: Plasma protein fraction (Plasmanate) is a colloid. Plasmalyte is incorrect because it is crystalloid. Normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) is incorrect because it is crystalloid. Hypertonic saline (3% sodium chloride) is incorrect because it is crystalloid.
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