NUR 172: IV Therapy Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions

NUR 172: IV Therapy Exam 1 Questions
With Complete Solutions
Infuse 250 mL Vanco 500 mg 0.9% NS Over 1.5 hrs (DF = 15
gtts/mL). Calculate gtts/min. Correct Answers 1 hr x 250 mL x
15 gtts
------------------------
60 min x 1.5 hr x 1 mL

3750 gtts
----------- = 41.66 = 42
90 minterm-213

*Round Answers to Nearest Whole Number for All gtts/min
Questions

Magnesium Correct Answers 1.5 - 2.5 mEq/L

Calcium (Ca+) Correct Answers 8.5 - 10 mg/dL

Phosphorus (PO4) Correct Answers 3.0 - 4.5 mg/dL

Potassium (K+) Correct Answers 3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L

Sodium (Na+) Correct Answers 135 - 145 mEq/Lterm-213

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Correct Answers 10 - 20 mg/dL

,Creatinine Correct Answers 0.6 - 1.2 mg/dL

,White Blood Cell (WBC) Correct Answers 5,000 - 10,000
cells/mcL

Urine Specific Gravity Correct Answers 1.001 - 1.035




Negligent Conduct of a Professional Person Correct Answers
Malpractice

The 4 Elements of Malpractice Correct Answers 1. Duty
2. Breach of Duty
3. Harm
4. Causation

, Not Acting in a Reasonable or Prudent Manner Correct
Answers Negligence




Laws That Affect the Legal Rights of Private Persons or
Corporations Correct Answers Civil Law

Offense Against the General Public; Affects Welfare of Society
as a Whole Correct Answers Criminal Law

Legally Responsible for Damages; Answerable Correct
Answers Liable