NURS 172 Exam 2 Questions with verified
correct detailed answers latest update
2025
Venous spasm prevention --- correct precise answer ---Dilute
medications
Keep IV solution at room temp
Administer infusion at prescribed rate
removing cold solutions from fridge and allowing them to warm up
Venous spasm Treatment --- correct precise answer ---Apply a warm
compress
slow IV down
restart the infusion if spasm continues
if not relieved consult with interventional radiology for resistance to
remove line
systemic infection --- correct precise answer ---BSI
circulatory overload/pulmonary edema
air embolism
,speed shock
blood stream infection --- correct precise answer ---septicemia
Blood stream infection S/S --- correct precise answer ---Fever and
chills (febrile)
elevated WBC
Elevated lactate levels
diaphoresis
Tachycardia
Tachypnea
change in mental status
hypoxemia
decreased urine output
hypotension
evidence of decreased perfusion or dysfunction
Blood stream infection Prevention --- correct precise answer ---hand
hygiene
aseptic technique with all care
dressings
,needless connector disinfection
inspect
Blood stream infection Treatment --- correct precise answer ---Notify
Dr
Restart new Iv system in another limb
obtain culture
initiate antimicrobial therapy ordered
monitor patiently closely/ICU
oxygen
monitor WBC and lactate levels
*Life threatening
*Low risk at home
*more likely in central lines
Circulatory Overload/pulmonary edema --- correct precise answer ---
Is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the lungs. Related to
overzealous infusion of parenteral fluids, especially those that contain
sodium. Patients with compromised cardiovascular or renal systems.
, Circulatory Overload S/S --- correct precise answer ---Rapid weight
gain
Increase BP and heart rate
Bounding pulse
edema
I>O
rise in central venous pressure
SOB
crackles in lungs
cough
distended neck veins
restlessness and headache
pink sputum
Circulatory overload prevention --- correct precise answer ---monitor
the infusion
maintain flow at prescribed rate
monitor I/O
Daily weights
know cardiovascular history
do not catch up infusions
correct detailed answers latest update
2025
Venous spasm prevention --- correct precise answer ---Dilute
medications
Keep IV solution at room temp
Administer infusion at prescribed rate
removing cold solutions from fridge and allowing them to warm up
Venous spasm Treatment --- correct precise answer ---Apply a warm
compress
slow IV down
restart the infusion if spasm continues
if not relieved consult with interventional radiology for resistance to
remove line
systemic infection --- correct precise answer ---BSI
circulatory overload/pulmonary edema
air embolism
,speed shock
blood stream infection --- correct precise answer ---septicemia
Blood stream infection S/S --- correct precise answer ---Fever and
chills (febrile)
elevated WBC
Elevated lactate levels
diaphoresis
Tachycardia
Tachypnea
change in mental status
hypoxemia
decreased urine output
hypotension
evidence of decreased perfusion or dysfunction
Blood stream infection Prevention --- correct precise answer ---hand
hygiene
aseptic technique with all care
dressings
,needless connector disinfection
inspect
Blood stream infection Treatment --- correct precise answer ---Notify
Dr
Restart new Iv system in another limb
obtain culture
initiate antimicrobial therapy ordered
monitor patiently closely/ICU
oxygen
monitor WBC and lactate levels
*Life threatening
*Low risk at home
*more likely in central lines
Circulatory Overload/pulmonary edema --- correct precise answer ---
Is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the lungs. Related to
overzealous infusion of parenteral fluids, especially those that contain
sodium. Patients with compromised cardiovascular or renal systems.
, Circulatory Overload S/S --- correct precise answer ---Rapid weight
gain
Increase BP and heart rate
Bounding pulse
edema
I>O
rise in central venous pressure
SOB
crackles in lungs
cough
distended neck veins
restlessness and headache
pink sputum
Circulatory overload prevention --- correct precise answer ---monitor
the infusion
maintain flow at prescribed rate
monitor I/O
Daily weights
know cardiovascular history
do not catch up infusions
