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IV THERAPY FINAL STUDY GUIDE |
REVISED STUDY GUIDE | NEW UPDATE
| GRADED A+
What is this piece of equipment known as? - Correct Answer-
premixed IV solutions/IV piggybacks (intermittent IV
solutions)
What piece of equipment is the arrow pointing to? - Correct
Answer-spike
What piece of equipment is the arrow pointing to? - Correct
Answer-drip chamber
What is this piece of equipment known as? - Correct Answer-
primary infusion administration set
Where are the cephalic, basillic, and metacarpal veins
located? - Correct Answer-*Refer to the diagram and know
the locations for the test*
What is this piece of equipment known as? - Correct Answer-
extension set
What are the signs and symptoms of a hematoma? - Correct
Answer-localized mass of blood in the tissue that creates a
hard, painful lump
What are the signs and symptoms of infiltration? - Correct
Answer-swelling, skin is cool to the touch, and alteration in
flow rate
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The drip chamber of the administration set should be filled
with fluid to what capacity? - Correct Answer-1/3 - 1/2 full
What is the appropriate height for suspending the fluid
container from the IV pole in relationship to the IV site? -
Correct Answer-3 feet
What are the characteristics of a vein that is appropriate for
venipuncture? - Correct Answer-feels soft and spongy when
palpated
What is the goal of injecting a flush solution into the
intermittent infusion device? - Correct Answer-to maintain
patency
An IV therapy certified LPN is restricted from performing
what intravenous therapy activities? - Correct Answer-adding
vitamins to total parenteral nutrition in the home care setting
What is the most commonly used concentration of heparin
flush solution for peripheral infusion devices? - Correct
Answer-10 units/mL
What is the drop factor for macrodrip tubing? - Correct
Answer-10, 15, and 20 gtts/mL
Intermittent drug infusions (IVBP) are generally administered
over what time frame? - Correct Answer-30 - 60 minutes
What is the volume of fluid that is commonly used for IVPB
drug administration? - Correct Answer-50- 100 mL
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IV THERAPY FINAL STUDY GUIDE |
REVISED STUDY GUIDE | NEW UPDATE
| GRADED A+
What is this piece of equipment known as? - Correct Answer-
premixed IV solutions/IV piggybacks (intermittent IV
solutions)
What piece of equipment is the arrow pointing to? - Correct
Answer-spike
What piece of equipment is the arrow pointing to? - Correct
Answer-drip chamber
What is this piece of equipment known as? - Correct Answer-
primary infusion administration set
Where are the cephalic, basillic, and metacarpal veins
located? - Correct Answer-*Refer to the diagram and know
the locations for the test*
What is this piece of equipment known as? - Correct Answer-
extension set
What are the signs and symptoms of a hematoma? - Correct
Answer-localized mass of blood in the tissue that creates a
hard, painful lump
What are the signs and symptoms of infiltration? - Correct
Answer-swelling, skin is cool to the touch, and alteration in
flow rate
1
, 2
The drip chamber of the administration set should be filled
with fluid to what capacity? - Correct Answer-1/3 - 1/2 full
What is the appropriate height for suspending the fluid
container from the IV pole in relationship to the IV site? -
Correct Answer-3 feet
What are the characteristics of a vein that is appropriate for
venipuncture? - Correct Answer-feels soft and spongy when
palpated
What is the goal of injecting a flush solution into the
intermittent infusion device? - Correct Answer-to maintain
patency
An IV therapy certified LPN is restricted from performing
what intravenous therapy activities? - Correct Answer-adding
vitamins to total parenteral nutrition in the home care setting
What is the most commonly used concentration of heparin
flush solution for peripheral infusion devices? - Correct
Answer-10 units/mL
What is the drop factor for macrodrip tubing? - Correct
Answer-10, 15, and 20 gtts/mL
Intermittent drug infusions (IVBP) are generally administered
over what time frame? - Correct Answer-30 - 60 minutes
What is the volume of fluid that is commonly used for IVPB
drug administration? - Correct Answer-50- 100 mL
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