BD ALARIS PCA MODULE ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

Custom concentration selections require entry of the drug amount and diluent volume. - True - False - True If a syringe is not recognized, a message will be displayed on the PCU. Choosing the incorrect manufacturer and size can result in over or under infusion. - True - False - True Clearing patient PCA history does not clear the PCA volume infused and clearing volume infused does not have an effect on patient history. - True - False - True Loading Dose is included in the volume infused but not in the Max Limit. - True - False - True PCA Volume check includes a one hour total of: - Continuous dose - PCA dose - Bolus dose - Loading dose - All of the above - All of the above The patient history defaults to the ___ hour view and the Zoom soft key can be used to view different time periods. - 4 - 8 - 12 - 24 - 8 The Restore feature may be utilized when replacing an empty syringe with a new syringe that is the same drug and concentration. However, you should always review programming parameters prior to pressing Start. - True - False - True Once patient history is cleared it is not retrievable. However, the PCA module will display a rolling 24-hour total after it has been cleared. - True - False - True Before loading or unloading a syringe, always turn off fluid flow to the patient using the tubing clamp or stopcock to prevent uncontrolled fluid flow from the administration set. - True - False - True A PCA infusion can only be started when the total programmed volume is less than 35% of the syringe capacity. - True - False - True When max limit is required, it is not automatically calculated and must be manually entered. - True - False - True The NEOI (Near End Of Infusion) alarm signifies the medication syringe is almost empty. To silence the alarm, press the Silence key. The PCA will continue to infuse. - True - False - True The PCA dose continues to be delivered after the Maximum Limit Reached alarm occurs. - True - False - False PCA module records patient history for a rolling window of __ hours. - 8 - 12 - 18 - 24 - None of the above - 24