HONDROS NUR172 EXAM 2
QUESTIONS & DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is important to remember when using IV Stopcocks? - correct answer ✔✔Make sure to
use only compatible fluids
When giving IV for fluids, how long should you clean the port (or hub)? - correct answer ✔✔At
least 15 Seconds
When you have IV piggyback antibiotic, and you already have IV fluids running, what tubing
would you use? - correct answer ✔✔use secondary IV tubing (30-36")
Benefits for using IV pump for patient - correct answer ✔✔Patient can move around easily, give
multiple meds at once (using multi-channels), alarms when finished
PICC line (peripherally inserted central cath) Is a sterile procedure (even dressing changes).
What else do you need to know about PICC lines? - correct answer ✔✔Always ends up in
superior vena cava, placed by RN who is specially trained, ALWAYS verified by X-Ray and read by
a Dr. prior to use, can be used for 1 year.
If PICC line dressing is wet: - correct answer ✔✔Gather supplies and change the sterile dressing
with a new one. Dressing should be sterile & occlusive (completely sealed)
Why do we use a Biopatch- circular patch that encloses the PICC line (blue side up-blue to the
sky)? - correct answer ✔✔This helps dressing from having to be changed so often.
REEDA - correct answer ✔✔Iv is red, swollen, and warm- remove IV (save do not throw out)
, Infiltration - correct answer ✔✔Site is cool, taut, edema is present
Vanco infusing- you suspect leaking into tissue. What is the first thing you should do? - correct
answer ✔✔Stop the infusion
If you suspect bloodstream infusion, list the steps you should take. - correct answer ✔✔Report
S&S to Dr., anticipate culture, save IV cath, antibiotics, fluids, and give O2.
What do you do if you have a patient and you suspect an air embolism? - correct answer
✔✔Turn patient on left lateral Trendelenburg until you can get MD.
Why is an IV a source of infection? - correct answer ✔✔It is an open wound in skin, goes
directly into bloodstream.
Is insertion is sterile? - correct answer ✔✔No, it's Aseptic
Name the diagnosis for cough, dyspnea, restlessness, and crackles. - correct answer
✔✔Pulmonary edema
What would you do if you suspect a patient has infiltration? - correct answer ✔✔going to chart
assessment of site, include date and time, notify MD, what treatment ordered, what you did for
it (what MD ordered), how patient tolerated.
Name the diagnosis for red, raised veins - correct answer ✔✔Phlebitis
What PPE would you wear for a patient with MERSA? - correct answer ✔✔Gown and gloves
QUESTIONS & DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is important to remember when using IV Stopcocks? - correct answer ✔✔Make sure to
use only compatible fluids
When giving IV for fluids, how long should you clean the port (or hub)? - correct answer ✔✔At
least 15 Seconds
When you have IV piggyback antibiotic, and you already have IV fluids running, what tubing
would you use? - correct answer ✔✔use secondary IV tubing (30-36")
Benefits for using IV pump for patient - correct answer ✔✔Patient can move around easily, give
multiple meds at once (using multi-channels), alarms when finished
PICC line (peripherally inserted central cath) Is a sterile procedure (even dressing changes).
What else do you need to know about PICC lines? - correct answer ✔✔Always ends up in
superior vena cava, placed by RN who is specially trained, ALWAYS verified by X-Ray and read by
a Dr. prior to use, can be used for 1 year.
If PICC line dressing is wet: - correct answer ✔✔Gather supplies and change the sterile dressing
with a new one. Dressing should be sterile & occlusive (completely sealed)
Why do we use a Biopatch- circular patch that encloses the PICC line (blue side up-blue to the
sky)? - correct answer ✔✔This helps dressing from having to be changed so often.
REEDA - correct answer ✔✔Iv is red, swollen, and warm- remove IV (save do not throw out)
, Infiltration - correct answer ✔✔Site is cool, taut, edema is present
Vanco infusing- you suspect leaking into tissue. What is the first thing you should do? - correct
answer ✔✔Stop the infusion
If you suspect bloodstream infusion, list the steps you should take. - correct answer ✔✔Report
S&S to Dr., anticipate culture, save IV cath, antibiotics, fluids, and give O2.
What do you do if you have a patient and you suspect an air embolism? - correct answer
✔✔Turn patient on left lateral Trendelenburg until you can get MD.
Why is an IV a source of infection? - correct answer ✔✔It is an open wound in skin, goes
directly into bloodstream.
Is insertion is sterile? - correct answer ✔✔No, it's Aseptic
Name the diagnosis for cough, dyspnea, restlessness, and crackles. - correct answer
✔✔Pulmonary edema
What would you do if you suspect a patient has infiltration? - correct answer ✔✔going to chart
assessment of site, include date and time, notify MD, what treatment ordered, what you did for
it (what MD ordered), how patient tolerated.
Name the diagnosis for red, raised veins - correct answer ✔✔Phlebitis
What PPE would you wear for a patient with MERSA? - correct answer ✔✔Gown and gloves
