BD Alaris Pump Questions and
Answers(A+ Solution guide)
A facility can define Clinical Advisories for specific entries within the Guardrails library
that display in the form of a green screen with a message the user must confirm.
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
Always remember to close the roller clamp before opening the pump door.
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
The secondary mode is designed to support delivery of secondary infusions (or
piggybacks) on the same module. When the Secondary VTBI reaches zero, the Primary
infusion programming will automatically resume.
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
A properly loaded set will fit loosely in the upper fitment recess and will wiggle slightly
when moved.
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
Pump Mode automatically establishes the alarm limit at 525 millimeter of mercury when
flow rates are 30 milliliters per hour or greater. For rates less than 30 milliliters per hour,
occlusion alarm limits are based on rate and patient back-pressure to help ensure rapid
response to occlusions.
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
If the programmed drug is outside of the hard limit for that care area, the infusion must
reprogrammed.
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
When programming a secondary medication, select all that are true:
- Use the hanger to lower the Primary fluid
, - Press Channel Select on the infusing Primary fluid
- Press the Secondary Soft Key
- Locate, select, and program the desired drug
- VTBI and Duration may already be prepopulated and can be adjusted
- Open the clamp on the Secondary administration set prior to pressing Start
- Verify drops are flowing from the secondary drip chamber - Answer - ✔ - Use the
hanger to lower the Primary fluid
- Press Channel Select on the infusing Primary fluid
- Press the Secondary Soft Key
- Locate, select, and program the desired drug
- VTBI and Duration may already be prepopulated and can be adjusted
- Open the clamp on the Secondary administration set prior to pressing Start
- Verify drops are flowing from the secondary drip chamber
When priming an in-line filter, do not invert the filter. After it is primed, clamp below to
maintain the prime.
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
The primary fluid container should be approximately 20 inches above the top of the
pump module
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
Misloaded sets can cause an infusion rate inaccuracy.
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
Once programming is complete and Start is pressed for a Secondary infusion, it is
important to validate that drops are flowing from the secondary drip chamber before
walking away.
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
Once started, the drug name and dose will scroll on the module message display.
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
When changing a patient weight on a running continuous infusion, a prompt to confirm
the weight change appears because the dose will recalculate based on the new weight.
Answers(A+ Solution guide)
A facility can define Clinical Advisories for specific entries within the Guardrails library
that display in the form of a green screen with a message the user must confirm.
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
Always remember to close the roller clamp before opening the pump door.
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
The secondary mode is designed to support delivery of secondary infusions (or
piggybacks) on the same module. When the Secondary VTBI reaches zero, the Primary
infusion programming will automatically resume.
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
A properly loaded set will fit loosely in the upper fitment recess and will wiggle slightly
when moved.
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
Pump Mode automatically establishes the alarm limit at 525 millimeter of mercury when
flow rates are 30 milliliters per hour or greater. For rates less than 30 milliliters per hour,
occlusion alarm limits are based on rate and patient back-pressure to help ensure rapid
response to occlusions.
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
If the programmed drug is outside of the hard limit for that care area, the infusion must
reprogrammed.
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
When programming a secondary medication, select all that are true:
- Use the hanger to lower the Primary fluid
, - Press Channel Select on the infusing Primary fluid
- Press the Secondary Soft Key
- Locate, select, and program the desired drug
- VTBI and Duration may already be prepopulated and can be adjusted
- Open the clamp on the Secondary administration set prior to pressing Start
- Verify drops are flowing from the secondary drip chamber - Answer - ✔ - Use the
hanger to lower the Primary fluid
- Press Channel Select on the infusing Primary fluid
- Press the Secondary Soft Key
- Locate, select, and program the desired drug
- VTBI and Duration may already be prepopulated and can be adjusted
- Open the clamp on the Secondary administration set prior to pressing Start
- Verify drops are flowing from the secondary drip chamber
When priming an in-line filter, do not invert the filter. After it is primed, clamp below to
maintain the prime.
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
The primary fluid container should be approximately 20 inches above the top of the
pump module
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
Misloaded sets can cause an infusion rate inaccuracy.
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
Once programming is complete and Start is pressed for a Secondary infusion, it is
important to validate that drops are flowing from the secondary drip chamber before
walking away.
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
Once started, the drug name and dose will scroll on the module message display.
- True
- False - Answer - ✔ - True
When changing a patient weight on a running continuous infusion, a prompt to confirm
the weight change appears because the dose will recalculate based on the new weight.
