ATI PHARMACOLOGY – PN | 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | GUARANTEED GRADE A+ PASS| LATEST EXAM
- avoiding tourniquets, using BP cuff to visualize.
- no slapping
- hold their hand below the heart.
- avoid using the back of the hand
- avoid rigorous friction while cleaning site. -CORRECT ANSWER What are
specific considerations for adult clients, clients who are taking anticoagulants,
and clients who have fragile veins?
Infiltration -CORRECT ANSWER An IV that is pale, has local swelling,
decreased skin temperature around the site, damp dressing and slowed infusion
is what complication?
- Stop the infusion and remove catheter
- elevate extremity
- encourage ROM
- apply a cold or warm compress depending on the solution infiltrated.
- check with the provider to determine whether they still need IV therapy. -
CORRECT ANSWER What is the treatment for infiltrated IV?
Extravasation (infiltration of vesicant) -CORRECT ANSWER An IV is
painful, burning, red and swelling what complication is occurring?
- Stop the infusion and notify the provider
,- follow facility protocol. (withdrawing the vesicant solution from the IV access
and infusing an antidote through catheter before removal.
- repeated treatment for infiltration. -CORRECT ANSWER what is the
treatment for extravasation?
Fluid overload -CORRECT ANSWER A pt receiving IV solutions begins
appearing with distended neck veins, hypertension, tachycardia, SOB, crackles
in lungs, and edema what complication is occurring?
- Slow IV rate or stop.
- raise HOB
- monitor VS & O2
- Adjust the rate after correcting fluid.
- anticipate administering diuretics -CORRECT ANSWER What is the
treatment for fluid overload?
Phlebitis/thrombophlebitis -CORRECT ANSWER A pt with an IV appears
edematous, erythema, throbbing, burning, or pain at the site, increased skin
temperature, red line, and slowed infusion
are s/s of what IV complication?
- promptly d/c the infusion and remove the catheter.
- elevate extremity
- apply a cold compress to minimize flow of blood, then warm to increase
circulation.
- restart if needed.
- obtain a specimen for culture at site. -CORRECT ANSWER what treatments
are there for phlebitis/thrombophlebitis?
, - Rotate sites at least every 72 hours according to facility policy.
- Monitory IV sites using phlebitis scale
- avoid lower extremities
- use hand hygiene
- use surgical aseptic technique. -CORRECT ANSWER What are some ways
to prevent thrombophlebitis?
Central nervous system stimulation -CORRECT ANSWER what type of
medication would put a patient at risk for seizures and precautions should be
taken.
Central nervous system depression -CORRECT ANSWER what type of
medication would require a patient to do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or
participate in other activities can be dangerous.
Anticholinergic drugs -CORRECT ANSWER what type of medications will
require clients to increase fluids for their dry mouth, wear sunglasses for
photophobia, maintaining urinary habits, and avoid overheating.
Cardiovascular medications -CORRECT ANSWER What type of medications
would make clients monitor for indications of orthostatic hypotension
(lightheadedness, dizziness).
- monitoring AST and ALT
- n/v
- jaundice
- dark urine
- abdominal discomfort
ANSWERS | GUARANTEED GRADE A+ PASS| LATEST EXAM
- avoiding tourniquets, using BP cuff to visualize.
- no slapping
- hold their hand below the heart.
- avoid using the back of the hand
- avoid rigorous friction while cleaning site. -CORRECT ANSWER What are
specific considerations for adult clients, clients who are taking anticoagulants,
and clients who have fragile veins?
Infiltration -CORRECT ANSWER An IV that is pale, has local swelling,
decreased skin temperature around the site, damp dressing and slowed infusion
is what complication?
- Stop the infusion and remove catheter
- elevate extremity
- encourage ROM
- apply a cold or warm compress depending on the solution infiltrated.
- check with the provider to determine whether they still need IV therapy. -
CORRECT ANSWER What is the treatment for infiltrated IV?
Extravasation (infiltration of vesicant) -CORRECT ANSWER An IV is
painful, burning, red and swelling what complication is occurring?
- Stop the infusion and notify the provider
,- follow facility protocol. (withdrawing the vesicant solution from the IV access
and infusing an antidote through catheter before removal.
- repeated treatment for infiltration. -CORRECT ANSWER what is the
treatment for extravasation?
Fluid overload -CORRECT ANSWER A pt receiving IV solutions begins
appearing with distended neck veins, hypertension, tachycardia, SOB, crackles
in lungs, and edema what complication is occurring?
- Slow IV rate or stop.
- raise HOB
- monitor VS & O2
- Adjust the rate after correcting fluid.
- anticipate administering diuretics -CORRECT ANSWER What is the
treatment for fluid overload?
Phlebitis/thrombophlebitis -CORRECT ANSWER A pt with an IV appears
edematous, erythema, throbbing, burning, or pain at the site, increased skin
temperature, red line, and slowed infusion
are s/s of what IV complication?
- promptly d/c the infusion and remove the catheter.
- elevate extremity
- apply a cold compress to minimize flow of blood, then warm to increase
circulation.
- restart if needed.
- obtain a specimen for culture at site. -CORRECT ANSWER what treatments
are there for phlebitis/thrombophlebitis?
, - Rotate sites at least every 72 hours according to facility policy.
- Monitory IV sites using phlebitis scale
- avoid lower extremities
- use hand hygiene
- use surgical aseptic technique. -CORRECT ANSWER What are some ways
to prevent thrombophlebitis?
Central nervous system stimulation -CORRECT ANSWER what type of
medication would put a patient at risk for seizures and precautions should be
taken.
Central nervous system depression -CORRECT ANSWER what type of
medication would require a patient to do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or
participate in other activities can be dangerous.
Anticholinergic drugs -CORRECT ANSWER what type of medications will
require clients to increase fluids for their dry mouth, wear sunglasses for
photophobia, maintaining urinary habits, and avoid overheating.
Cardiovascular medications -CORRECT ANSWER What type of medications
would make clients monitor for indications of orthostatic hypotension
(lightheadedness, dizziness).
- monitoring AST and ALT
- n/v
- jaundice
- dark urine
- abdominal discomfort
