Isotonic fluid

NEET SS Surgery MCQ – Isotonic Fluid (Free)
Q) Isotonic fluid solution is
  • A. Half normal saline
  • B. 1/5th normal saline
  • C. Ringer lactate
  • D. Dextrose in Normal saline

Answer: C – Ringer lactate

Ringer lactate and Normal saline are isotonic fluids. They are useful in replacing GI losses. Ringer lactate has a bit of potassium as well.

Ringer Lactate (Correct Answer):
Ringer lactate is an isotonic solution, meaning its osmolarity (around 273 mOsm/L) is close to that of human blood (around 275–295 mOsm/L). This solution contains electrolytes like sodium, potassium, calcium, and chloride, helping maintain fluid and electrolyte balance. It's commonly used for fluid replacement in surgical and trauma patients.

A. Half Normal Saline (0.45% NaCl):
Half normal saline is a hypotonic solution (~154 mOsm/L), which draws water into cells and may cause swelling—unsuitable for isotonic fluid replacement.

B. 1/5th Normal Saline (0.18% NaCl):
This is also hypotonic (~77 mOsm/L), risking excessive fluid entering cells and causing edema—unsuitable as an isotonic option.

D. Dextrose in Normal Saline (D5NS):
D5NS is hypertonic due to added dextrose, increasing osmolarity above blood levels, which can lead to water exiting cells and potential dehydration.

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Colon Volvulus

Q) Regarding colonic volvulus all are true except

a) Sigmoid volvulus without gangrene – colonoscopic decompression is the treatment of choice

b) Caecal bascule has high chance of gangrene due to torsion of mesentary

c) Splenic flexure volvulus has better prognosis than transverse colon volvulus

d) Recurrence rate after detorsion of cecal volvulus is 10-20%

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Vascular ring

True Vascular Ring MCQ | NEET SS Surgery

True Vascular Ring - NEET SS Surgery MCQ

Q) Which is a true vascular ring?
a) Pulmonary artery sling
b) Double aortic arch
c) Cervical aortic arch
d) Origin of subclavian artery from descending aorta

Correct Answer: b) Double aortic arch

Double aortic arch is a classic example of a true vascular ring. It forms a complete ring around the trachea and esophagus, leading to compressive symptoms such as stridor, wheezing, or feeding difficulties.

Pulmonary artery sling is not a vascular ring. It is a congenital anomaly where the left pulmonary artery arises from the right pulmonary artery and passes between the trachea and esophagus but does not form a complete ring.

Cervical aortic arch is a rare anomaly and does not form a true vascular ring.

Aberrant origin of subclavian artery (e.g., aberrant right subclavian artery from the descending aorta) is considered a partial ring and usually causes less significant symptoms compared to true vascular rings.

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