NUR 172 EXAM 2 HONDROS EXAM: 100% EXPERT
VERIFIED STUDY GUIDE REAL TESTING 2026|2027
QUESTIONS DETAILED ANSWERS AND INSTRUCTOR
NOTE FOR A+ GUARANTEED PASS
Urokinase - Answers -thrombolytic agent to help break down blood clot
Peripheral catheters - Answers -Short term use (After surgery or a procedure)
midline catheter - Answers -inserted in intermediate sized veins and advanced into large vessels
2-4 weeks
over-the-needle catheter - Answers -a plastic catheter that fits over a needle and is used to
pierce the wall of a vein to initiate intravenous access
electronic infusion devices - Answers -administer exact amounts, have an alarm when IV bag is
low, when there is air in tubing or when flow is impeded by an occlusion
SASH guideline - Answers -Saline flush
Admin med
Saline flush
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, Heparin flush
Used for meds given by IV push or bolus
What should you remember when using 3-way stopcocks - Answers -use compatible fluids
patient receives education on an ambulatory IV pump, what comment would indicate pt needs
further teaching? - Answers -I don't have to worry about plugging this in
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving an isotonic solution in a plastic container, what
statement by the LPN would indicate a need for further teaching? - Answers -A plastic container
is not easily punctured
A nurse is assessing a pts peripheral IV site and notices redness, warm to touch, swelling and
the infusion rate has slowed what is the first action taken by the nurse? - Answers -Remove the
IV catheter
what should be used to clean a central line - Answers -chloaprep
what pt would the nurse be most concerned about that has an IV? - Answers -Phlebitis with a
red palpable cord
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VERIFIED STUDY GUIDE REAL TESTING 2026|2027
QUESTIONS DETAILED ANSWERS AND INSTRUCTOR
NOTE FOR A+ GUARANTEED PASS
Urokinase - Answers -thrombolytic agent to help break down blood clot
Peripheral catheters - Answers -Short term use (After surgery or a procedure)
midline catheter - Answers -inserted in intermediate sized veins and advanced into large vessels
2-4 weeks
over-the-needle catheter - Answers -a plastic catheter that fits over a needle and is used to
pierce the wall of a vein to initiate intravenous access
electronic infusion devices - Answers -administer exact amounts, have an alarm when IV bag is
low, when there is air in tubing or when flow is impeded by an occlusion
SASH guideline - Answers -Saline flush
Admin med
Saline flush
1|Page
, Heparin flush
Used for meds given by IV push or bolus
What should you remember when using 3-way stopcocks - Answers -use compatible fluids
patient receives education on an ambulatory IV pump, what comment would indicate pt needs
further teaching? - Answers -I don't have to worry about plugging this in
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving an isotonic solution in a plastic container, what
statement by the LPN would indicate a need for further teaching? - Answers -A plastic container
is not easily punctured
A nurse is assessing a pts peripheral IV site and notices redness, warm to touch, swelling and
the infusion rate has slowed what is the first action taken by the nurse? - Answers -Remove the
IV catheter
what should be used to clean a central line - Answers -chloaprep
what pt would the nurse be most concerned about that has an IV? - Answers -Phlebitis with a
red palpable cord
2|Page
