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UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Question:
Leakage of non-irritating fluids or medications into the
surrounding tissues.
Characterized by edema, pallor, and decreased temperature;
Discontinue IV and elevate the limb, applying warm
compresses if necessary.
Answer:
Infiltration
Question:
Leakage of irritating or vesicant (blistering) fluids or
medications into the surrounding tissues.
Symptoms include Pain, burning, stinging, redness, swelling,
blisters, tissue damage, and swelling;
Discontinue IV and apply cold compress, administering
antidote if available.
Answer:
extravasation
Question:
when a large volume of liquid is rapidly infused intravenously
symptoms include dyspnea and elevated BP;
baseline assessments are crucial to prevent this.
Answer:
circulatory overload
Question:
Inflammation of vein,
Monitor for pain and redness along the vein, characterized by
Pain, Edema, Erythema, Warmness
Discontinue IV and apply warm compresses, assessing hourly
,for improvement.
Answer:
phlebitis
Question:
If suspected, discontinue IV and send the tip for culture to
identify pathogens.
Answer:
infection
Question:
What are some important key points when using an Alaris
pump?
Answer:
No matter what you do, always check IV fluids that are running (fluid expiration, matching
rate of infusion, etc.)
Assess IV site (redness, phlebitis, infiltration, etc.)
Always assess drug compatibility (whether its an IV push or piggyback)
Always pause infusion when administering IV push or setting up piggyback
Always assess drip chamber has medication dripping for both primary and secondary
infusions
Question:
Steps to set up a piggyback on an Alaris pump include?
Answer:
1.Channel select
2.Secondary
3.Drug select
4.Concentration select (1000mg/50ml or 2000mg/50ml)
5.Confirm
6.Infusion settings/confirmation, hit next
7.Rate/duration setup (usually will just input duration, pump does the rest of math)
, 8.Open clamp
9.Start infusion
10.Confirm that channel is reading secondary, drug selected, rate selected (all in orange
text on pump)
11.Ensure light is green
Question:
Collected via fingerstick, venipuncture, or central venous
catheter (CVC) for various tests.
Answer:
blood specimens
Question:
Used for routine cultures, sensitivity testing, and cytology to
identify lung conditions.
Answer:
sputum specimens
Question:
Collected for FOBT to screen for colon cancer and to identify
bacterial agents or parasites.
Answer:
stool specimens
Question:
Includes reagent strip testing for various parameters and 24-
hour collections for specific analyses.
Answer:
urine specimens
Question:
Collected for culture and sensitivity to guide treatment.
Answer:
UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Question:
Leakage of non-irritating fluids or medications into the
surrounding tissues.
Characterized by edema, pallor, and decreased temperature;
Discontinue IV and elevate the limb, applying warm
compresses if necessary.
Answer:
Infiltration
Question:
Leakage of irritating or vesicant (blistering) fluids or
medications into the surrounding tissues.
Symptoms include Pain, burning, stinging, redness, swelling,
blisters, tissue damage, and swelling;
Discontinue IV and apply cold compress, administering
antidote if available.
Answer:
extravasation
Question:
when a large volume of liquid is rapidly infused intravenously
symptoms include dyspnea and elevated BP;
baseline assessments are crucial to prevent this.
Answer:
circulatory overload
Question:
Inflammation of vein,
Monitor for pain and redness along the vein, characterized by
Pain, Edema, Erythema, Warmness
Discontinue IV and apply warm compresses, assessing hourly
,for improvement.
Answer:
phlebitis
Question:
If suspected, discontinue IV and send the tip for culture to
identify pathogens.
Answer:
infection
Question:
What are some important key points when using an Alaris
pump?
Answer:
No matter what you do, always check IV fluids that are running (fluid expiration, matching
rate of infusion, etc.)
Assess IV site (redness, phlebitis, infiltration, etc.)
Always assess drug compatibility (whether its an IV push or piggyback)
Always pause infusion when administering IV push or setting up piggyback
Always assess drip chamber has medication dripping for both primary and secondary
infusions
Question:
Steps to set up a piggyback on an Alaris pump include?
Answer:
1.Channel select
2.Secondary
3.Drug select
4.Concentration select (1000mg/50ml or 2000mg/50ml)
5.Confirm
6.Infusion settings/confirmation, hit next
7.Rate/duration setup (usually will just input duration, pump does the rest of math)
, 8.Open clamp
9.Start infusion
10.Confirm that channel is reading secondary, drug selected, rate selected (all in orange
text on pump)
11.Ensure light is green
Question:
Collected via fingerstick, venipuncture, or central venous
catheter (CVC) for various tests.
Answer:
blood specimens
Question:
Used for routine cultures, sensitivity testing, and cytology to
identify lung conditions.
Answer:
sputum specimens
Question:
Collected for FOBT to screen for colon cancer and to identify
bacterial agents or parasites.
Answer:
stool specimens
Question:
Includes reagent strip testing for various parameters and 24-
hour collections for specific analyses.
Answer:
urine specimens
Question:
Collected for culture and sensitivity to guide treatment.
Answer:
