infusion therapy - correct answer ___ is the most common invasive procedure in the
hospital
1: maintaining and correcting fluid balance
2: maintaining and correcting electrolyte or acid-base balance
3: giving meds
4: replacing blood - correct answer 4 uses of infusion therapy
1: type of fluid
2: rate
3: concentration/dose - correct answer Fluid orders must contain: (3)
1: drug name
2: route
3: dose
4: time of administration
5: length of infusion time
6: purpose - correct answer Drug orders must contain: (6)
270 - 300 - correct answer What is normal serum osmolality?
600 - correct answer If the osmolality of a fluid is more than ___ it must be given in the
central circulation.
5;
9 - correct answer If the pH of a fluid is less than ___ or more than ___, it must be given
in the central circulation
,1400 - correct answer The osmolality of TPN is more than ___ and should never be given
in the peripheral veins; it can damage the lining of the veins as well as the blood cells
1: packed red blood cells
2: platelets
3: fresh frozen plasma
4: albumin
5: clotting factors - correct answer What are 5 components of blood / products?
1: type and cross the blood type (2 people verify)
2: plan autologous donation in advance
3: give blood by verifying with 2 nurses - correct answer 3 ways to reduce risk when
giving blood
1: before giving
2: 15 minutes after beginning and every 15 during the first hour
3: every hour during
4: after completed - correct answer When do you monitor vitals with a blood
transfusion? (4)
febrile - correct answer the most common type of transfusion reaction is ___. It is caused
by possible sensitivity to the leukocytes or platelet's in the donor's blood
30 minutes to 6 hours - correct answer Onset of a febrile reaction occurs __ to __ after
finishing the transfusion
1: fever 1 degree C above baseline
2: flushing
3: chills
, 4: headache
5: muscle pain - correct answer 5 signs and symptoms of a febrile reaction
leukocytes - correct answer To prevent a febrile reaction, use blood products that have
reduced amount of ___ in patients who have had a febrile reaction in the past
1: stop transfusion
2: give antipyretics
3: monitor temp q4h - correct answer 3 interventions for a febrile reaction
acute hemolytic - correct answer a blood transfusion reaction in which there is an ABO
or Rh incompatability; causes the new blood to be destroyed due to the patient's antibodies attaching to
the antigens on the blood and destroying it
15 minutes - correct answer The onset of an acute hemolytic action is within ___ of
beginning the transfusion
1: severe pain in kidney area and chest
2: increased temp (up to 105)
3: increased heart rate
4: sensation of heat/pain in vein
5: chills
6: low back pain
7: headache
8: nausea
9: chest/back pain
10: chest tightness
11: dyspnea
12: bronchospasm
13: anxiety