NUR 172 Exam 2 questions with verified answers
4 types of CVADs Ans✓✓✓ non tunneled CVAD; peripherally inserted central
cath; subcutaneously tunneled cuffed cath; implanted vascular access port
A clot with phlebitis is called Ans✓✓✓ Thrombophlebitis
a CVC dressing can stay on for Ans✓✓✓ 7 days if there is no gauze over the
insertion site and if the dressing is dry/intact; if gauze is present it must be
changed 48 hours
A stabilization device prevents Ans✓✓✓ pistoning of the catheter
Airborne precautions Ans✓✓✓ TB, measles, chicken pox; isolation
room/ventilation pressure room; N-95/Hepa mask applied before entering room
An lpn may access or de-access Ans✓✓✓ an implantable port in Ohio
Backcheck valve Ans✓✓✓ A device that functions to prevent retrograde solution
flow
bacterial phlebitis Ans✓✓✓ caused by not maintaining sterile technique; not
keeping the needle sterile upon insertion or not cleansing the skin properly or not
following other protocols; CAN CAUSE SEPSIS
Central line bundle Ans✓✓✓ -Hand hygiene
-Maximal sterile barriers
, -Chlorhexidine skin antisepsis
-Daily assessment for line necessity
chemical phlebitis Ans✓✓✓ caused by an irritating medication or solution
(increased pH or high osmolarity of a solution), rapid infusion rates, and
medication incompatibilities; not allowing the antiseptic solution to fully dry
before IV insertion
CHG/alcohol is the Ans✓✓✓ standard of practice and is the preferred antiseptic
agent due to the fact that it has a residual effect (lasts for 48 hours on the skin)
CO2 Ans✓✓✓ 35-45
contact precautions Ans✓✓✓ VRE/C-Diff/noroviruses/RSV; wear
PPE/gloves/gown; don when entering doff when exiting
drip chamber Ans✓✓✓ pliable and allows for visualization of the falling drops
Droplet precautions Ans✓✓✓
mumps/rubella/influenza/adenovirus/rhinovirus/pertussis; private room, eye
protection/mask; patient must wear mask if they leave their room
Elastomeric pump Ans✓✓✓ uses a balloon to use positive pressure to deliver
medication when the tubing is unclamped
examples of immune system disorders Ans✓✓✓ RA; Crohn's disease; patient's
with rejected transplants; patient's with HIV/AIDS
4 types of CVADs Ans✓✓✓ non tunneled CVAD; peripherally inserted central
cath; subcutaneously tunneled cuffed cath; implanted vascular access port
A clot with phlebitis is called Ans✓✓✓ Thrombophlebitis
a CVC dressing can stay on for Ans✓✓✓ 7 days if there is no gauze over the
insertion site and if the dressing is dry/intact; if gauze is present it must be
changed 48 hours
A stabilization device prevents Ans✓✓✓ pistoning of the catheter
Airborne precautions Ans✓✓✓ TB, measles, chicken pox; isolation
room/ventilation pressure room; N-95/Hepa mask applied before entering room
An lpn may access or de-access Ans✓✓✓ an implantable port in Ohio
Backcheck valve Ans✓✓✓ A device that functions to prevent retrograde solution
flow
bacterial phlebitis Ans✓✓✓ caused by not maintaining sterile technique; not
keeping the needle sterile upon insertion or not cleansing the skin properly or not
following other protocols; CAN CAUSE SEPSIS
Central line bundle Ans✓✓✓ -Hand hygiene
-Maximal sterile barriers
, -Chlorhexidine skin antisepsis
-Daily assessment for line necessity
chemical phlebitis Ans✓✓✓ caused by an irritating medication or solution
(increased pH or high osmolarity of a solution), rapid infusion rates, and
medication incompatibilities; not allowing the antiseptic solution to fully dry
before IV insertion
CHG/alcohol is the Ans✓✓✓ standard of practice and is the preferred antiseptic
agent due to the fact that it has a residual effect (lasts for 48 hours on the skin)
CO2 Ans✓✓✓ 35-45
contact precautions Ans✓✓✓ VRE/C-Diff/noroviruses/RSV; wear
PPE/gloves/gown; don when entering doff when exiting
drip chamber Ans✓✓✓ pliable and allows for visualization of the falling drops
Droplet precautions Ans✓✓✓
mumps/rubella/influenza/adenovirus/rhinovirus/pertussis; private room, eye
protection/mask; patient must wear mask if they leave their room
Elastomeric pump Ans✓✓✓ uses a balloon to use positive pressure to deliver
medication when the tubing is unclamped
examples of immune system disorders Ans✓✓✓ RA; Crohn's disease; patient's
with rejected transplants; patient's with HIV/AIDS
