Scottsdale Community College Nursing 172: Exam 2
Questions With Complete Solutions
A 23 y/o female has been diagnosed at the ER with the flu by a
nose swab. Doc has ordered for 24h watch on pt, an x-ray and
fluids. What type of precaution would this pt be on? Correct
Answer Droplet
Advantages of Glass containers Correct Answer Allows good
visualization of contents because it is clear, graduations on glass
easy to read, has no plasticizers
Advantages of Plastic containers Correct Answer Closed
system, flexible, lightweight, container composed of one
substance, easier storage
Backcheck valves are required with which medication
administration? Correct Answer Secondary
Blood is pulled back into the catheter when IV tubing or syringe
is disconnected and the tubing is not clamped first before
disconnection or when infusion container runs dry Correct
Answer Negative fluid displacement
Blood reflux is prevented during connection and disconnection
of IV tubing or syringes Correct Answer Neutral displacement
Can LPNs place PICCs? Correct Answer No
Can PCA pumps be programmed for continuous infusion and/or
or demand? Correct Answer Yes
, Can you just use one of the channels on a multichannel pump?
Correct Answer No; these pumps require manifold-type sets to
set up all channels, whether or not they are in use
Designed to detect air in the line and may include air detection
and air removal Correct Answer Alarm: air- in-line
Detects absence of fluid flowing upstream or downstream
Correct Answer Alarm: occlusion
Disadvantages of Glass containers Correct Answer Can easily
be broken, storage problems, coring, cumbersome disposal,
rigidity, container composed of mixed materials
Disadvantages of Plastic containers Correct Answer Punctures
easily, fluid level difficult to determine, composed of
plasticizers, not completely inert (leaching)
For pt who are sensitive or allergic to chlorhexidine or alcohol
or children younger than 2 months, what is considered an
acceptable disinfectant? Correct Answer Povidone-iodine - do
not apply alcohol after application of povidone-iodine
Gives the user ample warning of the pump's impending inability
to function Correct Answer Alarm: low battery or low power
How do we flush and lock a (short) peripheral catheter?
Correct Answer Flush with min of 2mL of NS before and after
administration of med. Lock with 2mL of NS at least every 12
hours
Questions With Complete Solutions
A 23 y/o female has been diagnosed at the ER with the flu by a
nose swab. Doc has ordered for 24h watch on pt, an x-ray and
fluids. What type of precaution would this pt be on? Correct
Answer Droplet
Advantages of Glass containers Correct Answer Allows good
visualization of contents because it is clear, graduations on glass
easy to read, has no plasticizers
Advantages of Plastic containers Correct Answer Closed
system, flexible, lightweight, container composed of one
substance, easier storage
Backcheck valves are required with which medication
administration? Correct Answer Secondary
Blood is pulled back into the catheter when IV tubing or syringe
is disconnected and the tubing is not clamped first before
disconnection or when infusion container runs dry Correct
Answer Negative fluid displacement
Blood reflux is prevented during connection and disconnection
of IV tubing or syringes Correct Answer Neutral displacement
Can LPNs place PICCs? Correct Answer No
Can PCA pumps be programmed for continuous infusion and/or
or demand? Correct Answer Yes
, Can you just use one of the channels on a multichannel pump?
Correct Answer No; these pumps require manifold-type sets to
set up all channels, whether or not they are in use
Designed to detect air in the line and may include air detection
and air removal Correct Answer Alarm: air- in-line
Detects absence of fluid flowing upstream or downstream
Correct Answer Alarm: occlusion
Disadvantages of Glass containers Correct Answer Can easily
be broken, storage problems, coring, cumbersome disposal,
rigidity, container composed of mixed materials
Disadvantages of Plastic containers Correct Answer Punctures
easily, fluid level difficult to determine, composed of
plasticizers, not completely inert (leaching)
For pt who are sensitive or allergic to chlorhexidine or alcohol
or children younger than 2 months, what is considered an
acceptable disinfectant? Correct Answer Povidone-iodine - do
not apply alcohol after application of povidone-iodine
Gives the user ample warning of the pump's impending inability
to function Correct Answer Alarm: low battery or low power
How do we flush and lock a (short) peripheral catheter?
Correct Answer Flush with min of 2mL of NS before and after
administration of med. Lock with 2mL of NS at least every 12
hours
