NCLEX RN- Physiological Integrity Questions and 100% Correct Answers | Grade A+

NCLEX RN- Physiological
Integrity Questions and 100%
Correct Answers | Grade A+

,Tonicity

Ans: Concentration of a substance dissolved in water




Isotonic fluids

Ans: Same concentration as body fluids (0.9% NaCl, Ringer's Solution, Lactated Ringer's,

5% Dextrose in water)




Hypertonic solution

Ans: Solute concentration greater than that of body fluids (10-15% Dextrose in water, 3%

NaCl, Sodium Bicarbonate 5%)




Hypotonic solution

Ans: Solute concentration less than that of body fluids (0.45% NaCl)




ECF

Ans: Extracellular fluid




Every 72 hours

Ans: How often is standard IV tubing changed?

,Every 24 hours

Ans: How often is the bottle of IV fluid changed?




8-10" above site

Ans: Where should you place the tourniquet when inserting an IV catheter?




Start at center and work outward

Ans: How do you clean the IV site with an alcohol swab?




15-20 degrees

Ans: At what angle should you insert the bevel of the IV catheter?




1/4"

Ans: Once you see blood return, how far should you advance the catheter?




Infiltration

Ans: What IV complication is manifested by edema, pain, coolness in area and a significant

decrease in flow rate of IV fluids?

, Phlebitis

Ans: What IV complication is manifested by reddened, warm area around insertion site or on

path of vein, tenderness and swelling?




Thrombophlebitis

Ans: What IV complication is manifested by pain, swelling, redness and warmth around

insertion site or along path of vein, fever and leukocytosis?




Hematoma

Ans: What IV complication is manifested by ecchymosis, immediate swelling at site, and

leakage of blood at site?




Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)

Ans: Venipuncture performed above or below anicubital fossa into basilic, cephalic, or

axillary veins of dominant arm. Tip of catheter is in superior vena cava or brachiocephalic

vein.




Myopia

Ans: Nearsightedness




Hyperopia