NF3 Exam 1 Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
What is the purpose of a Central Venous Access Device (CVC)? - CORRECT
ANSWER-To provide access to large veins for medication administration, blood
transfusions, and fluid management.
What are the components of blood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Red blood cells
(RBCs), plasma, platelets, and white blood cells (WBCs).
What are the indications for intravenous medications? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Rapid medication effect, irritating solutions, parenteral nutrition, or when the
patient is NPO.
What are the classifications of surgeries? - CORRECT ANSWER-Minor (recover
in hours) and Major (recover in days to weeks).
What are the indications for blood transfusions? - CORRECT ANSWER-To
increase circulating blood volume after surgery, trauma, or hemorrhage.
What does NPO stand for in a medical context? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nothing
by mouth; the patient is not allowed to eat or drink.
,What is the purpose of periodic flushing with heparin in IV therapy? - CORRECT
ANSWER-To maintain catheter patency and prevent clot formation.
What are the rights of medication administration in IV therapy? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right
time/frequency, right reason, right documentation, right to refuse, right evaluation,
and right patient education.
What is the difference between valved and non-valved catheters? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Valved catheters have a mechanism that prevents backflow and do not
require clamping when not in use, while non-valved catheters require clamping.
What is an autologous transfusion? - CORRECT ANSWER-A transfusion using
the patient's own blood collected prior to surgery.
What are the three types of blood transfusions? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Autologous, allogeneic (from a donor), and directed (from a specific donor).
What is the role of platelets in the blood? - CORRECT ANSWER-To aid in
clotting and stop bleeding.
What is the significance of the term 'bolus' in IV therapy? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A bolus refers to administering a large volume of fluid over a short
period of time.
What are the potential complications of IV therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Infection, phlebitis, infiltration, and air embolism.
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, What is the purpose of using sterile water for injection (SWI)? - CORRECT
ANSWER-To dilute medications or flush IV lines.
What is the importance of checking blood compatibility before transfusion? -
CORRECT ANSWER-To prevent transfusion reactions that can be life-
threatening.
What is the primary function of red blood cells (RBCs)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
To transport oxygen throughout the body.
What does the term 'electrolytes' refer to in the context of IV therapy? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Minerals in the body that carry an electric charge, essential
for various bodily functions.
What is the significance of the superior vena cava in IV therapy? - CORRECT
ANSWER-It is a large vein where central lines are often placed to ensure effective
medication delivery.
What is the purpose of a preoperative assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-To
gather medical history and evaluate risk factors before surgery.
What is the recommended action if a patient has a hemoglobin level below 70? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Do not infuse blood unless it is a last resort.
What is the role of osmosis in fluid balance? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of low solute
concentration to high solute concentration.
Answers 100% Pass
What is the purpose of a Central Venous Access Device (CVC)? - CORRECT
ANSWER-To provide access to large veins for medication administration, blood
transfusions, and fluid management.
What are the components of blood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Red blood cells
(RBCs), plasma, platelets, and white blood cells (WBCs).
What are the indications for intravenous medications? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Rapid medication effect, irritating solutions, parenteral nutrition, or when the
patient is NPO.
What are the classifications of surgeries? - CORRECT ANSWER-Minor (recover
in hours) and Major (recover in days to weeks).
What are the indications for blood transfusions? - CORRECT ANSWER-To
increase circulating blood volume after surgery, trauma, or hemorrhage.
What does NPO stand for in a medical context? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nothing
by mouth; the patient is not allowed to eat or drink.
,What is the purpose of periodic flushing with heparin in IV therapy? - CORRECT
ANSWER-To maintain catheter patency and prevent clot formation.
What are the rights of medication administration in IV therapy? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right
time/frequency, right reason, right documentation, right to refuse, right evaluation,
and right patient education.
What is the difference between valved and non-valved catheters? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Valved catheters have a mechanism that prevents backflow and do not
require clamping when not in use, while non-valved catheters require clamping.
What is an autologous transfusion? - CORRECT ANSWER-A transfusion using
the patient's own blood collected prior to surgery.
What are the three types of blood transfusions? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Autologous, allogeneic (from a donor), and directed (from a specific donor).
What is the role of platelets in the blood? - CORRECT ANSWER-To aid in
clotting and stop bleeding.
What is the significance of the term 'bolus' in IV therapy? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A bolus refers to administering a large volume of fluid over a short
period of time.
What are the potential complications of IV therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Infection, phlebitis, infiltration, and air embolism.
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, What is the purpose of using sterile water for injection (SWI)? - CORRECT
ANSWER-To dilute medications or flush IV lines.
What is the importance of checking blood compatibility before transfusion? -
CORRECT ANSWER-To prevent transfusion reactions that can be life-
threatening.
What is the primary function of red blood cells (RBCs)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
To transport oxygen throughout the body.
What does the term 'electrolytes' refer to in the context of IV therapy? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Minerals in the body that carry an electric charge, essential
for various bodily functions.
What is the significance of the superior vena cava in IV therapy? - CORRECT
ANSWER-It is a large vein where central lines are often placed to ensure effective
medication delivery.
What is the purpose of a preoperative assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-To
gather medical history and evaluate risk factors before surgery.
What is the recommended action if a patient has a hemoglobin level below 70? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Do not infuse blood unless it is a last resort.
What is the role of osmosis in fluid balance? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of low solute
concentration to high solute concentration.
