NUR 172 IV therapy exam 2 questions with verified
answers
- Stop the infusion and remove catheter
- elevate extremity
- monitor IV site q4h
- apply a cold or warm compress depending on the solution infiltrated.
- check with the provider if there is pain, numbness, or significant swelling
Ans✓✓✓ How would you treat Infiltration?
1.5-2.5 mEq/L Ans✓✓✓ What is the normal magnesium level?
135-145 mEq/L Ans✓✓✓ What is the normal sodium range?
24 hrs Ans✓✓✓ When does an IV fluid bag expire?
3.5-5.0 mEq/L Ans✓✓✓ what is the normal potassium range?
4 hrs Ans✓✓✓ When does blood tubing expire?
8.5-10.5 Ans✓✓✓ What is the normal calcium rate?
A) Chloride/ alcohol ; 48hrs
,Chloride/ alcohol solutions are the standard practice and is the preferred
antiseptic agent due to the fact that it has a residual effect on the skin that last up
to 48 hrs. Ans✓✓✓ FILL IN THE BLANK
___________ / ______________ solutions are the standard practice and is the
preferred antiseptic agent due to the fact that it has a residual effect on the skin
that last up to __ hrs.
A) Chloride/ alcohol ; 48hrs
B) Chlorhexidine/ alcohol ; 24 hrs
C) Soap/ hand sanitizer ; 48 hrs
A) coumadin Ans✓✓✓ The following are side effects to what drug?
-rash
-bleeding
-hematuria
-fever, chills
-hematoma
A) coumadin
B) heparin
C) lorazepam
D) Diazepam
A) Single-dose vials Ans✓✓✓ To prevent infections, which vials are preferred?
,A) Single-dose vials
B) multi-dose vials
C) glass vials
Add an extension tubing Ans✓✓✓ What should you do with the IV tubing if you
have a patient (child or adult) who appears restless, or has special mobility needs?
Adrenal crisis Ans✓✓✓ Severe ABD pain, profound weakness, hypotension, renal
failure, shock, and possibly death.
May result from stress/trauma, or from abrupt discontinuation of long-term
steroid medication use
ex: Prednisone.
airborne Ans✓✓✓ 1 of 3 types of tier 2
pathogens transmitted by air droplets
organisms included are: TB, varicella, & measles
Best precautions:
- isolation room
- negative pressure room
, - health care workers wear N-95/ HEPA mask (applied before entering )
Ampicillin Ans✓✓✓ antibiotic/infective given po, IM
used for skin infection, intra abdominal infections, diabetic foot ulcer, nosocomial
infections, pneumonia
side effects: n/v/d
adverse reaction: coma, seizure,CDAD, hepatoxicity, bone marrow depression,
lower blood counts, serum sickness, steven johnson syndrome
apply direct, light pressure with a sterile 2x2 gauze pad and hold pressure until
the bleeding stops (usually 2-3 minutes)
elevate extremity
apply ice to the area to prevent further enlargement of the hematoma Ans✓✓✓
How would you treat a patient with a hematoma?
B) heparin Ans✓✓✓ The following are side effects to what drug?
-rash
-abdominal bleeding
-HIT
answers
- Stop the infusion and remove catheter
- elevate extremity
- monitor IV site q4h
- apply a cold or warm compress depending on the solution infiltrated.
- check with the provider if there is pain, numbness, or significant swelling
Ans✓✓✓ How would you treat Infiltration?
1.5-2.5 mEq/L Ans✓✓✓ What is the normal magnesium level?
135-145 mEq/L Ans✓✓✓ What is the normal sodium range?
24 hrs Ans✓✓✓ When does an IV fluid bag expire?
3.5-5.0 mEq/L Ans✓✓✓ what is the normal potassium range?
4 hrs Ans✓✓✓ When does blood tubing expire?
8.5-10.5 Ans✓✓✓ What is the normal calcium rate?
A) Chloride/ alcohol ; 48hrs
,Chloride/ alcohol solutions are the standard practice and is the preferred
antiseptic agent due to the fact that it has a residual effect on the skin that last up
to 48 hrs. Ans✓✓✓ FILL IN THE BLANK
___________ / ______________ solutions are the standard practice and is the
preferred antiseptic agent due to the fact that it has a residual effect on the skin
that last up to __ hrs.
A) Chloride/ alcohol ; 48hrs
B) Chlorhexidine/ alcohol ; 24 hrs
C) Soap/ hand sanitizer ; 48 hrs
A) coumadin Ans✓✓✓ The following are side effects to what drug?
-rash
-bleeding
-hematuria
-fever, chills
-hematoma
A) coumadin
B) heparin
C) lorazepam
D) Diazepam
A) Single-dose vials Ans✓✓✓ To prevent infections, which vials are preferred?
,A) Single-dose vials
B) multi-dose vials
C) glass vials
Add an extension tubing Ans✓✓✓ What should you do with the IV tubing if you
have a patient (child or adult) who appears restless, or has special mobility needs?
Adrenal crisis Ans✓✓✓ Severe ABD pain, profound weakness, hypotension, renal
failure, shock, and possibly death.
May result from stress/trauma, or from abrupt discontinuation of long-term
steroid medication use
ex: Prednisone.
airborne Ans✓✓✓ 1 of 3 types of tier 2
pathogens transmitted by air droplets
organisms included are: TB, varicella, & measles
Best precautions:
- isolation room
- negative pressure room
, - health care workers wear N-95/ HEPA mask (applied before entering )
Ampicillin Ans✓✓✓ antibiotic/infective given po, IM
used for skin infection, intra abdominal infections, diabetic foot ulcer, nosocomial
infections, pneumonia
side effects: n/v/d
adverse reaction: coma, seizure,CDAD, hepatoxicity, bone marrow depression,
lower blood counts, serum sickness, steven johnson syndrome
apply direct, light pressure with a sterile 2x2 gauze pad and hold pressure until
the bleeding stops (usually 2-3 minutes)
elevate extremity
apply ice to the area to prevent further enlargement of the hematoma Ans✓✓✓
How would you treat a patient with a hematoma?
B) heparin Ans✓✓✓ The following are side effects to what drug?
-rash
-abdominal bleeding
-HIT
