REMEMBER FOR NURSING 113 FINAL) 263 QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION | 2025 UPDATE
How many IV attempts should one make before getting someone else to do it?
Answer - 2
How often should you change small med bag tubing? Answer - every 24 hours
How often should you change normal IV tubing? Answer - every 96 hours
What shouldn't you put on an IV site? Answer - ointment or excessive tape
How often are IV filters changed? Answer - every 24 hours
How much higher should a secondary piggyback be from the primary bag?
Answer - atleast 6 inches
______ bag of lipid per every ____________ bags of TPN> Answer - 1; 4 to 5
What is possible after central line insertion? Answer - pneumothorax, site
infections
What is the brown part of a central line? Answer - distal port
,What is the blue/white part of a central line? Answer - proximal/medial port
Which is larger (8F or 14F)? Answer - 8F
What is a PICC Line? Answer - threads through vein to lead into SVC
How is a PICC Line confirmed? Answer - Xray
What can you not draw blood from? Answer - A central line which TPN is
infusing into
What should you do if an IV becomes infiltrated? Answer - stop infusion and
treat per order
How do you treat chemical phlebitis? Answer - warm compresses, pain meds,
anti-inflammatory meds
If patient is complaining of pain and IV site is red and puffy, what should you
do? Answer - take IV out
What is the normal size of an IV cath? Answer - 20
What can blood not go through? Answer - anything smaller than a 22 gauge
What can you give through the leg? Answer - anything that can be given
through a vein
, How long should you remain with a patient after giving them blood? Answer -
15-30 minutes
What should you do if a patient suffers from speed shock? Answer - turn them
on their left side
What should you give for Malignant hyperthermia? Answer - cold IV fluid, ice
packs under groin
What happens when a person overdoses on an anesthetic? Answer -
metabolism and excretion of drugs are slowed
Why would a person get a headache after an epidural? Answer - spinal fluid
leakage
What should NOT be affected by regional anesthetics? Answer - resps., heart,
gag reflex
What are some complications of regional anesthetics? Answer - edema,
inflammation, abscess
What should you monitor after giving moderate sedation? Answer - airway,
LOC< oxygen saturation, vital signs
How oftenly should you asses vitals on PACU? Answer - every 15 minutes
How can you prevent a patient from aspirating if they're unconscious? Answer
- turn them on their side