NUR 172 Final Exam Hondros Questions and Correct Answers

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NUR 172 Final Exam Hondros Questions
and Correct Answers

Question: Potassium level
Answer: 3.5-5.0


Question: Sodium
Answer: 135-145


Question: Calcium
Answer: 4.5-5.5


Question: Magnesium
Answer: 1.5-2.5


Question: Phosphorous
Answer: 2.5-4.5


Question: BUN
Answer: 10-20


Question: Creatinine
Answer: 0.5-1


Question: Platelets
Answer: 150k-400k


Question: Bigger number gauge
Answer: = smaller needle size


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Question: Macro
Answer: 10-20 qt/ml


Question: Micro
Answer: 60 qt/ml


Question: Scope of practice
Answer: • Infuse/maintain solutions with NO meds except for antibiotics
• 18 years old and older
• Only insert in the antecubital space, hands, and forearm


Question: IV Stopcocks
Answer: • 4 way intersection used when IV fluids are compatible
• One or both lines can run into the patient, either alone or combined
• Controls the direction of flow of an infusate
• High contamination chances


Question: Benefits of IV pump for patient
Answer: • Patient can move easily
• Give multiple meds at once with multi-channels
• Alarms when finished
• DRAWBACK: needs plugged in sometimes


Question: Pump alarms "non-functional"
Answer: DON'T USE! Tag and send to biomedical


Question: IV piggyback of antibiotics
Answer: Use secondary tubing: 30-36 inches
• Primary bag hangs lower
• Secondary bag hangs higher



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