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Correct | Grade A - Nightingale
IV Administration of Fluids and Medications by Gravity
Reconstitution of Medications
Question:
Which part of the intravenous (IV) tubing connects to the port on the
medication bag?
a. Drip chamber
b. Spike
c. Tubing
d. Clamp
Answer:
Spike
The spike is inserted into the port of the medication bag to allow the fluid to
enter the IV tubing.
, Question:
For which reason would the nurse choose a macrodrip infusion set?
a. To administer D5LR at 150 mL/hour
b. To deliver 60 drops/Ml
c. To administer 0.9% NS at 30 mL/hour
d. Giving fluids to a pediatric patient
Answer:
To administer D5LR at 150 mL/hour
Macrodrip infusion sets are used to administer solutions at a rate greater than
125 mL/hour.
Question:
Which information is missing from the order written by the health care
provider (HCP)?0.9% NS 1000 mL IV continuous
a. Solution
b. Route
c. Infusion rate
d. Amount of fluid
Answer:
Infusion rate
The order is missing the infusion rate. This would require clarification.