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NUR166 EXAM 2 HONDROS 2025 EXAM 2 CONCEPTS OF
FAMILY CENTERED NURSING FOR THE PRACTICAL
NURSING QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS ||GRADED
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Biopatch - ANSWER-• Blue to the sky
• Absorbs bacteria
S/S of pulmonary edema - ANSWER-• Cough
• Dyspnea
• Restlessness
• Crackles
IV source of infection - ANSWER-Opening in skin
• Access points
• Goes into blood stream
Infiltration - ANSWER-Cool, taunt skin and edema at site
Suspect blood stream infection - ANSWER-• Report S/S to doctor
• Anticipate culture (SAVE IV CATH)
• Antibiotics, fluids, oxygen
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Red, swollen, and warm skin - ANSWER-• Stop infusion
• Remove IV
• Save IV
Phlebitis - ANSWER-Red, raised rope-feeling veins
MRSA precautions - ANSWER-Gloves and gown
What to chart when infiltration occurs - ANSWER-Assessment of site
• Date and time
• Notified physician
• Treatment ordered
• What you did
• How patient tolerated it
Hematoma - ANSWER-Ice, Elevate, Pressure
Best practice for IVs - ANSWER-Use alcohol caps
Sending patient home with a PICC. What should the nurse teach? -
ANSWER-Report s/s of infection (redness, swelling, drainage, fever, etc)
Patient has bloody tinged sputum - ANSWER-Pulmonary edema
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IV fluids an LPN can administer - ANSWER-D5W, D5/LR, D5/NS, NS, LR,
0.45% NaCl, 0.2% NaCl, Antibiotics
Change tubing - ANSWER-• Primary- 96 hours
• Secondary- 24 hours
• Change tubing with every blood transfusion
Factors affecting size of IV catheter used - ANSWER-• Type of solution
ordered
• Condition of vein
• Length of time
S/S of Septicemia - ANSWER-• Tachycardia
• Change in mental status
• Hypotension
• Increased lactate levels
Patient is receiving antibiotics and becomes SOB. FLUID OVERLOAD -
ANSWER-• Slow IV rate
Solution used for treatment of burns - ANSWER-• Lactated ringers
Solution used for hypervolemia - ANSWER-• Dextrose 5% with 0.9% NaCl
Solution used for trauma and blood loss - ANSWER-• 0.9% NaCl
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Hypertonic solutions - ANSWER-• Raises BP
Hypotonic solutions - ANSWER-• Lowers BP
What should be monitored while a patient is receiving potassium -
ANSWER-• IV site
• Cardiovascular status
• Tissue integrity
76 y.o. patient receiving 0.9% NS for dehydration. Which assessments? -
ANSWER-• Elimination
• Vitals
• Oxygenation
• IV site
Which statement indicates a need for further teaching about plastic
containers - ANSWER-• Graduations not easy to read
Patient goals of IV therapy - ANSWER-• Rehydration and maintenance
IV pump alarms - ANSWER-• Check pump alarm status first
Vesicant - ANSWER-• Any med or fluid capable of causing tissue injury
NUR166 EXAM 2 HONDROS 2025 EXAM 2 CONCEPTS OF
FAMILY CENTERED NURSING FOR THE PRACTICAL
NURSING QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS ||GRADED
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Biopatch - ANSWER-• Blue to the sky
• Absorbs bacteria
S/S of pulmonary edema - ANSWER-• Cough
• Dyspnea
• Restlessness
• Crackles
IV source of infection - ANSWER-Opening in skin
• Access points
• Goes into blood stream
Infiltration - ANSWER-Cool, taunt skin and edema at site
Suspect blood stream infection - ANSWER-• Report S/S to doctor
• Anticipate culture (SAVE IV CATH)
• Antibiotics, fluids, oxygen
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Red, swollen, and warm skin - ANSWER-• Stop infusion
• Remove IV
• Save IV
Phlebitis - ANSWER-Red, raised rope-feeling veins
MRSA precautions - ANSWER-Gloves and gown
What to chart when infiltration occurs - ANSWER-Assessment of site
• Date and time
• Notified physician
• Treatment ordered
• What you did
• How patient tolerated it
Hematoma - ANSWER-Ice, Elevate, Pressure
Best practice for IVs - ANSWER-Use alcohol caps
Sending patient home with a PICC. What should the nurse teach? -
ANSWER-Report s/s of infection (redness, swelling, drainage, fever, etc)
Patient has bloody tinged sputum - ANSWER-Pulmonary edema
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IV fluids an LPN can administer - ANSWER-D5W, D5/LR, D5/NS, NS, LR,
0.45% NaCl, 0.2% NaCl, Antibiotics
Change tubing - ANSWER-• Primary- 96 hours
• Secondary- 24 hours
• Change tubing with every blood transfusion
Factors affecting size of IV catheter used - ANSWER-• Type of solution
ordered
• Condition of vein
• Length of time
S/S of Septicemia - ANSWER-• Tachycardia
• Change in mental status
• Hypotension
• Increased lactate levels
Patient is receiving antibiotics and becomes SOB. FLUID OVERLOAD -
ANSWER-• Slow IV rate
Solution used for treatment of burns - ANSWER-• Lactated ringers
Solution used for hypervolemia - ANSWER-• Dextrose 5% with 0.9% NaCl
Solution used for trauma and blood loss - ANSWER-• 0.9% NaCl
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Hypertonic solutions - ANSWER-• Raises BP
Hypotonic solutions - ANSWER-• Lowers BP
What should be monitored while a patient is receiving potassium -
ANSWER-• IV site
• Cardiovascular status
• Tissue integrity
76 y.o. patient receiving 0.9% NS for dehydration. Which assessments? -
ANSWER-• Elimination
• Vitals
• Oxygenation
• IV site
Which statement indicates a need for further teaching about plastic
containers - ANSWER-• Graduations not easy to read
Patient goals of IV therapy - ANSWER-• Rehydration and maintenance
IV pump alarms - ANSWER-• Check pump alarm status first
Vesicant - ANSWER-• Any med or fluid capable of causing tissue injury
