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NUR 172 Fundamentals of Nursing – Final Exam Study Guide (Hondros College) | IV Therapy, Fluids & Electrolytes

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This NUR 172 Final Exam Study Guide from Hondros College covers IV therapy concepts, infusion safety, infection prevention, electrolyte balance, and patient teaching. Topics include IV pump functions, infiltration, phlebitis, sepsis, IV solutions, blood administration, and scope of practice. It also includes key lab values, safety precautions, and nursing ethics principles. A complete, concise review for LPN and RN students preparing for the final exam or NCLEX fundamentals.

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1. 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



2. Pump alarms "non-functional"

Answer> DON'T USE! Tag and send to biomedical



3. IV piggyback of antibiotics

Answer> Use secondary tubing

30-36 inches

• Primary bag hangs lower

• Secondary bag hangs higher



4. Biopatch

Answer> • Blue to the sky

• Absorbs bacteria



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5. S/S of pulmonary edema

Answer> • Cough

, 6. IV source of infection

Answer> Opening in skin

• Access points

• Goes into blood stream



7. Infiltration

Answer> Cool, taunt skin and edema at site



8. Suspect blood stream infection

Answer> • Report S/S to doctor

• Anticipate culture (SAVE IV CATH)

• Antibiotics, fluids, oxygen



9. Red, swollen, and warm skin

Answer> • Stop infusion

• Remove IV

• Save IV



10. Phlebitis
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Answer> Red, raised rope-feeling veins

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