WGU C475 care of the elderly EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

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Chapter 14 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLU vc vc vc vc vc vc vc




TIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (BCA0C) vc vc vc vc




QUESTION 1 vc




0.2 mg equals
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a. 200 mcg
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b. 0.02 mcg
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c. 2000 mcg
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d. 0.02 g
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ANSWER

A. 200 mcg
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QUESTION 2 vc




A solution of water with 0.9% sodium chloride is
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a. of minimal value in expanding the vascular space
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b. also called normal saline and is an isotonic solution
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c. capable of carrying oxygen when it is infused
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d. hypotonic until it is introduced into the body
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ANSWER

B. also called normal saline and is an isotonic solution
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QUESTION 3 vc




A lavender-topped blood tube:
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a. is filled with heparin and is used to evaluate electrolyte and glucose levels
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b. contains a preservative to help determine blood-clotting factors
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c. contains no additives and is intended to clot if blood typing is needed
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d. is used to determine a pt's hematocrit and hemoglobin levels
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ANSWER

D. is used to determine a pt's hematocrit and hemoglobin levels
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, QUESTION 4 vc




A microdrip administration set
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a. does not contain a needlelike orifice in its drip chamber
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b. allows 10 or 15 drops per milliliter
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c. should be used when pts need fluid replacement
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d. delivers 1 mL for every 60 drops
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ANSWER

D. delivers 1 mL for every 60 drops
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QUESTION 5 vc




Which of the following statements regarding subcutaneous medication administration is
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correct?
a. the needle is inserted at a 90 degree angle during a subcutaneous injection
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b. the rectus femoris muscle is a common site for subcutaneous injections
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c. volumes of a drug given subcutaneously are typically 1 mL or less
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d. a subcutaneous injection involves using a 20 or 21 gauge needle
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ANSWER

C. Volumes of a drug given subcutaneously are typically 1 mL or less
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QUESTION 6 vc




Electromechanical infusion pumps are MOST beneficial when administering a medicatio vc vc vc vc vc vc vc vc vc



n maintenance infusion because
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a. these devices totally eliminate the risk of infiltration of a vein
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b. these devices allow for precise medication dosing
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c. these devices will accommodate a needleless syringe
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d. an alarm sounds if there is any air in the tubing
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ANSWER

B. these devices allow for precise medication dosing
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QUESTION 7 vc




In the prehospital setting, saline locks are used primarily for pts who
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a. have cancer and require continuous infusions of chemotherapy
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b. are in compensated shock and only require small IV fluid boluses
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c. have fragile veins that are easily infiltrated by rapid IV fluid boluses
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d. do not need additional fluids but may need rapid medication delivery
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ANSWER