NUR172 / NUR 172 Exam 2 (Latest 2024 / 2025): Intravenous Therapy for the Practical Nurse | Questions and Verified Answers | Grade A - Hondros

Exam 2: NUR172 / NUR 172 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Intravenous Therapy for the Practical Nurse Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers – Hondros Q: what do you do in a dressing change of PICC line to prevent infection? Answer: use aseptic/sterile technique, you and pt wear mask, use chloraprep, use 70% alcohol to clean 15-30seconds before flushing, use stabilization device, use biopatch Q: Pt with chronic cardiac issues, PE, they are in circulatory overload, what s/s would you see? Answer: JVD, swelling, weight gain, blood tinged sputum Q: What is Rifampin used for? Answer: TB Q: Central Line Bundle Elements Answer: hand hygiene, maximal sterile barrier, pt cov- ered head to toe, mask, chloraprep, avoid femoral site and review daily for necessity Q: Pt has red streak and palpable cord what would this indicate? Answer: Phlebitis Grade 3 Q: Identify pt correctly, prevent infection, prevent mistakes in surgery, identify pt safety risks, use meds, alarms and equipment safely are all part of what?- Answer: Standards of Practice Q: How are you going to prevent infections for peripheral IV? Answer: check allergies, check bag for puncture or sediment as well as expiration date, use aseptic technique Q: When does primary administration set tubing need changed? Answer: 96 hours Q: When does piggyback or secondary administration set tubing need changed? Answer: 24 hours Q: When does blood tubing need changed? Answer: 4 hours