Question 1

Blood tubing is primed with which IV solution?

Accepted Answer

A) D5W 
B) D5LR 
C) D10W 
D) Normal saline 
A) D5W 
B) D5LR 
C) D10W 
D) Normal saline D

Question 2

In selecting the appropriate vein for Mr.Brown,you consider which one of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A) Vein should be large and deep. 
B) Vein location allows for mobility. 
C) Proximal end of vein is used first. 
D) Needle is placed near a joint. 
A) Vein should be large and deep. 
B) Vein location allows for mobility. 
C) Proximal end of vein is used first. 
D) Needle is placed near a joint. B

Question 3

A blood transfusion is started on your client.While you are assessing the client,which of the following symptoms indicates a possible hemolytic reaction?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased blood pressure 
B) Pain in the chest and lumbar region 
C) Urticaria 
D) Decreased pulse 
A) Increased blood pressure 
B) Pain in the chest and lumbar region 
C) Urticaria 
D) Decreased pulse B

Question 4

When a Bar Code Medication Administration System is in use,what is the nurses' function in checking medications?__________________

Accepted Answer

The nurse scans the bar code l

Question 5

Advantages of using the "Smart Pump" include

Accepted Answer

A) Each nursing unit in the facility can program specific data sets for commonly used medications on the unit. 
B) The use of the pump provides error-free dosage administration based on common drug dosages. 
C) Each hospital develops a standard by which all nursing units require the same drugs for client care,thereby decreasing the possibility of error. 
D) The pump sets universal drug dosages for common medications administered to clients. 
A) Each nursing unit in the facility can program specific data sets for commonly used medications on the unit. 
B) The use of the pump provides error-free dosage administration based on common drug dosages. 
C) Each hospital develops a standard by which all nursing units require the same drugs for client care,thereby decreasing the possibility of error. 
D) The pump sets universal drug dosages for common medications administered to clients.

Question 6

When using the "Smart IV Pump" on a 75-year-old female client,the "hard" alarm on the pump sounds.You understand that this indicates

Accepted Answer

A) The IV is infusing too fast for the set time of infusion. 
B) The pump can be overridden and the IV continues to infuse. 
C) The medication is too viscous for the tubing and it is slowing down the rate. 
D) The pump will shut down and it cannot be overridden. 
A) The IV is infusing too fast for the set time of infusion. 
B) The pump can be overridden and the IV continues to infuse. 
C) The medication is too viscous for the tubing and it is slowing down the rate. 
D) The pump will shut down and it cannot be overridden.

Question 7

A blood transfusion is started at _____________ milliliters per minute.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 mL 
B) 10 mL 
C) 15 mL 
D) 20 mL 
A) 5 mL 
B) 10 mL 
C) 15 mL 
D) 20 mL

Question 8

The correct tubing change time frame for primary tubing is

Accepted Answer

A) Every 24 hours. 
B) Every 36 hours. 
C) With every bag change. 
D) 72 hours. 
A) Every 24 hours. 
B) Every 36 hours. 
C) With every bag change. 
D) 72 hours.

Question 9

Place in sequence from 1 to 6 the steps that are necessary in preparing the IV solution for infusion using a plastic bag.
A)Close control clamp on IV tubing.
B)Inspect bag for tears or leaks.
C)Squeeze IV drip chamber and insert spike into port of bag.
D)Remove plastic protector from IV bag port.
E)Remove air from tubing.
F)Fill drip chamber one-third full.

Accepted Answer

A)3
B)1
C)

Exam 28: Intravenous Therapy

Blood tubing is primed with which IV solution?

In selecting the appropriate vein for Mr.Brown,you consider which one of the following factors?

A blood transfusion is started on your client.While you are assessing the client,which of the following symptoms indicates a possible hemolytic reaction?

When a Bar Code Medication Administration System is in use,what is the nurses' function in checking medications?__________________

Advantages of using the "Smart Pump" include

When using the "Smart IV Pump" on a 75-year-old female client,the "hard" alarm on the pump sounds.You understand that this indicates

A blood transfusion is started at _____________ milliliters per minute.

The correct tubing change time frame for primary tubing is

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