MGCCC Nursing Level 4 Written Skills
Study
How long can a long term central line be used? - CORRECT ANSWER-> 1 month to 1-2
years
What size syringe is used when flushing a line? - CORRECT ANSWER-10 mL
Are the lines/ports heparinized? - CORRECT ANSWER-yes
What is infiltration and how is it described, what are the S&S and what are the nursing
actions? - CORRECT ANSWER-cool, swollen, IV not in vein, change IV site, warm wet
compress
What is phlebitis and how is it described , what are the S&S and what are the nursing
actions? - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation of the vein, red, warm, painful - dilute
medication
What is extravasation and what are the potential injuries? - CORRECT ANSWER-
vesicant drug flows into surrounding tissue, can destroy tissue
Describe the two types of pleurovac systems - CORRECT ANSWER-wet - suction
column has sterile water (level of suction)
dry - dial pressure
How often is an IV site changed? - CORRECT ANSWER-96 hours
How often is an IV site assessed? - CORRECT ANSWER-with every pt assessment
and med given
For an average sized adult what gauge catheter is used? - CORRECT ANSWER-22G
Briefly describe how eye drops are administered? - CORRECT ANSWER-place in
supine position, head back, pull eyelid down, press down on bony orbit exposing
conjunctival sac, look up, 1-2 cm above, administer
Briefly describe how ear drops are administered and the difference between child and
adult. - CORRECT ANSWER-drops should be body temperature, on side-ear up, pinna
up and back (adult), pinna down and back (child), administer drop 1 cm above ear
canal, remain side lying for couple minutes, massage if needed.
Study
How long can a long term central line be used? - CORRECT ANSWER-> 1 month to 1-2
years
What size syringe is used when flushing a line? - CORRECT ANSWER-10 mL
Are the lines/ports heparinized? - CORRECT ANSWER-yes
What is infiltration and how is it described, what are the S&S and what are the nursing
actions? - CORRECT ANSWER-cool, swollen, IV not in vein, change IV site, warm wet
compress
What is phlebitis and how is it described , what are the S&S and what are the nursing
actions? - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation of the vein, red, warm, painful - dilute
medication
What is extravasation and what are the potential injuries? - CORRECT ANSWER-
vesicant drug flows into surrounding tissue, can destroy tissue
Describe the two types of pleurovac systems - CORRECT ANSWER-wet - suction
column has sterile water (level of suction)
dry - dial pressure
How often is an IV site changed? - CORRECT ANSWER-96 hours
How often is an IV site assessed? - CORRECT ANSWER-with every pt assessment
and med given
For an average sized adult what gauge catheter is used? - CORRECT ANSWER-22G
Briefly describe how eye drops are administered? - CORRECT ANSWER-place in
supine position, head back, pull eyelid down, press down on bony orbit exposing
conjunctival sac, look up, 1-2 cm above, administer
Briefly describe how ear drops are administered and the difference between child and
adult. - CORRECT ANSWER-drops should be body temperature, on side-ear up, pinna
up and back (adult), pinna down and back (child), administer drop 1 cm above ear
canal, remain side lying for couple minutes, massage if needed.
