Devices
Catheters and needles are sized by their diameter. This measurement is called the ____.
Gauge
IV flow rate is determined by:
Counting the number of drops that fall into the drip chamber in one minute
A physician has placed an order for a peripheral IV infusion to replace fluids related to a diagnosis of dehydration. The nurse knows he will access a peripheral IV vein in what location of the body?
Patient hand
The most common venous access device, which has a needle inside of a soft, flexible hollow tube, is called ______________.
Over-the-needle catheter
The most frequently used blood component is:
PRBC- Packed Red Blood Cells
A patient has cancer and will be starting chemotherapy. Which of the following would most likely be used for this long-term therapy?
Mediport
KVO means “keep vein open”. This is a term used to describe the definition of the rate. The rate intended is _________________.
20-30 mL/hour
Central venous access devices with a transparent dressings should be changed every ________ days
7 days
For which of the following is JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) responsible?
Accredits healthcare facilities to ensure quality patient care
In dehydration, serum albumin and serum protein levels will be:
Elevated
Which of the following is true regarding a small gauge needle?
It is used for patients who are dehydrated or have poorly accessible veins
Your patient is receiving an IV infusion at 100 mL/hr. The infusion is not regulated by an IV infusion pump and is dripping at the accurate rate. You know for correct rate infusion by gravity drip, the bag should hang ______ inches above the level of the patient.
36
An advantage of IV medication administration includes:
It can be stopped immediately when an adverse reaction occurs
Nursing diagnosis for patients with IV therapy would include:
Impaired skin integrity
Risk for infection related to altered skin integrity
Risk for injury
Why does administration of IVF/Meds through a central IV line versus a peripheral IV line result in very rapid hemodilution and distribution of the fluid/med?
Because of the increased blood volume and quick distribution to the rest of the body
An IV catheter whose tip is placed between the antecubital area and the head of the clavicle is called:
Midline catheter
Your patient calls you to tell you her hand with the infusing IV is becoming uncomfortable. As you assess the IV site, you know the signs and symptoms of an infiltrated IV include:
Swelling and cool to touch at the infusion site
Which of the following can you be exposed to as a result of a needle-stick injury?
HIV, hepatitis B, Hepatitis C
What is the simplest procedure you can do to prevent the spread of infections?
Wash your hands
A vial of medicine holds a total of 7.5 mL. Two injections are given. The first dose was 1.6 mL and the second dose was 0.8 mL. How much medication(mL) is left in the vial?
5.1 mL
A secondary administration set is used for which of the following scenarios?
Intermittent infusions, such as antibiotics
__________ % of the total body weight is fluid.
60%
For administration of medication via IV push, during an infusing IV, the port site selected should be:
The Y-site closest to the IV insertion site
Body systems that maintain internal balance of fluid and electrolytes include:
Renal system, Cardiovascular system, Endocrine system and Respiratory system
You are preparing to administer blood products to your patient and are preparing for the nursing assessment that occurs for the patient during transfusion. Blood reactions may create symptoms in the patient that should be monitored. These symptoms include:
Headache
Increase in body temperature
Itching