Exam 23: Insertion and Maintenance of Intravenous Lines

What abbreviation/term refers to the rate of IV fluid administration just fast enough to keep the infusion running and to prevent a clot from forming in the catheter?

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Question 21

Which of the following does NOT need to be monitored once an IV infusion is established?

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Question 22

During insertion of an IV,the practitioner re-inserts the metal needle back into the catheter.What complication can be caused by this?

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Question 23

You are asked to start an IV on a 94 year-old,115 lb (52.3 kg)patient.What precautions,if any,should you take with this geriatric patient?

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Question 24

What does the medical abbreviation 'prn' mean after an order for administer a medication to a patient?

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Question 25

What is an IV solution called that has the same tonicity as measured by solute concentration?

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Question 26

If 1 liter of lactated ringers needs to be administered to the patient in 4 hours by an infusion set that delivers 10 drops/ml,how many drops/min need to be delivered to the patient?

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Question 27

The patient complains of tenderness at the IV site in his lower arm.The practitioner notes swelling and redness at the IV site.The site feels very warm but the IV is still running.What is the most likely cause of these findings?

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What abbreviation/term refers to the rate of IV fluid administration just fast enough to keep the infusion running and to prevent a clot from forming in the catheter?

Which of the following does NOT need to be monitored once an IV infusion is established?

During insertion of an IV,the practitioner re-inserts the metal needle back into the catheter.What complication can be caused by this?

You are asked to start an IV on a 94 year-old,115 lb (52.3 kg)patient.What precautions,if any,should you take with this geriatric patient?

What does the medical abbreviation 'prn' mean after an order for administer a medication to a patient?

What is an IV solution called that has the same tonicity as measured by solute concentration?

If 1 liter of lactated ringers needs to be administered to the patient in 4 hours by an infusion set that delivers 10 drops/ml,how many drops/min need to be delivered to the patient?

The patient complains of tenderness at the IV site in his lower arm.The practitioner notes swelling and redness at the IV site.The site feels very warm but the IV is still running.What is the most likely cause of these findings?

Basics of Asepsis

Basic Patient Assessment: Vital Signs and Breath Sounds

Advanced Patient Assessment: Inspection, Palpation, and Percussion

Radiologic Assessment

Pulmonary Function Testing

Electrocardiography

Phlebotomy

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Noninvasive Monitoring

Documentation and Goals Assessment

Oxygen Supply Systems

Oxygen Administration

Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Hyperinflation Therapy

Bronchoscopy Assisting

Equipment Processing and Surveillance

Emergency Airway Management

Artificial Airway Care

Chest Tubes

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation

Continuous Mechanical Ventilation

Advanced Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Wave Form Analysis

Weaning and Discontinuance of Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

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