Pregunta 1
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What interventions would you implement if a patient has an air embolism? Select all that apply.
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Put the head of the bed down
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have patient lay on their left side
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have patient lay flat
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have patient drink plenty of fluids
Pregunta 2
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When the nurse is going to discontinue an IV , what is the first thing the nurse needs to do?
Pregunta 3
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When caring for a patient with an intermittent IV device what is the main thing we need to do?
Pregunta 4
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After failing on a second attempt to insert an IV, what should the nurse do next?
Pregunta 5
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If patient has an IV in the right forearm arm , and you need to change the IV site, Where should you insert the new Iv at?
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The left forearm
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the right hand
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the right forearm
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the left leg
Pregunta 6
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When scrubbing the hub, for how long do you apply friction?
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1 minutes
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30 seconds
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15 seconds
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2 minutes
Pregunta 7
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What are some symptoms associated with speed shock?
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lightheadedness
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chest tightness
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flushed face
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irregular pulse
Pregunta 8
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What is speed shock caused by what?
Pregunta 9
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If a patient has a PIC line on their right shoulder, which arm do you wanna take the blood pressure with?
Pregunta 10
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If a patients IV site is cool to the touch, edema is present , its burning and painful , What could the patient be experiencing?
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infiltration
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speed shock
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sepsis
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phlebitis
Pregunta 11
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If an IV is infused too rapidly and then the rate is slowed, What do you monitor the patient for?
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Septic shock
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circulatory overload
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thrombophlebitis
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infiltration
Pregunta 12
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Why do you not irrigate an occluded canula?
Pregunta 13
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If a patient is presenting with edema, Increased BP, distended neck veins, rapid breathing, crackles in the lung and a moist cough, What would the nurse assume is going on ?
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Fluid Volume Excess
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Thrombophlebitis
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Speed Shock
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Air Embolism
Pregunta 14
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If there is an infection at the puncture site, what would you see ? Select all that apply
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Purulent drainage
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Red/hot to the touch
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painful
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sluggish IV rate
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Cool to touch
Pregunta 15
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What is the point of a transparent dressing over the IV?
Pregunta 16
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If there is redness , sweling, and warmth at IV site, What could it be?
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Thrombophlebitis
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speed shock
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infiltration
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circulatory overload
Pregunta 17
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How much fluid does an average adult need to replace what is lost through elimination in a 24 hour period?
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1500-2000 mL
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2000-3000 mL
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1000-1500 mL
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500-800 mL
Pregunta 18
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When a physician is writing orders what is an important guide when ordering electrolyte replacements?
Pregunta 19
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A solution with the same osmalaitly as blood, and is used to hydration
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isotonic
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hypotonic
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hypertonic
Pregunta 20
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Solution with less solute than blood, and is used to increase fluid to tissues
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isotonic
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hypotonic
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hypertonic
Pregunta 21
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Solution that has greater solute than blood, brings fluid from outside to inside the vein, used to decrease edema
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isotonic
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hypotonic
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hypertonic
Pregunta 22
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You must always ID your patient, If patient is unconscious, how do ID the patient?
Pregunta 23
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The doctors order must include what? Select all that apply
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Type of Solution
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Amount of Solution
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Rate of the IV
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Date and Time of Order
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doctors signature
Pregunta 24
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How many drops does a macrodrop chamber use per minute?
Pregunta 25
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What is a macrodrop chamber used for ?
Pregunta 26
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how many drops per minute does a microdrop chamber put out?
Pregunta 27
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What are microdrop chambers used for ?
Pregunta 28
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When hanging a piggyback IV, which bag is higher?
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the first bag
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the second bag
Pregunta 29
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Irritation of the veins, S/S include; errythema, warmth, swelling, and tenderness
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infiltration
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phlebitis
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IV site infection
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speed shock
Pregunta 30
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A patient with an IV is experiencing Pain along the vein, decreased BP, increased pulse, and nail bed cyanosis. What would the nurse be concerned is happening?
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sepsis
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air embolism
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catheter embolus
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phlebitis
Pregunta 31
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What are some signs and symptoms of Sepsis? Select all that apply
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fever/chills
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headache
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fatigue
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pain
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hypertension
Pregunta 32
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If a patient is experiencing an allergic reaction to a medication through IV , what do you expect to see? Select all that apply
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Site is red
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itching
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rash
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Cool to the touch
Pregunta 33
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If a patient is having an allergic reaction to the catheter used for the IV, what do you expect to see? Select all that apply
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Red streak at the vein
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Pain at the IV site
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Cool to the touch
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Pain and discomfort
Pregunta 34
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What are the most common sites for IV insertion? Select all that apply
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basilic
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cephalic
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brachial
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median cubital
Pregunta 35
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How often do you check the IV site?
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once a shift
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every hour
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every two hours
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every 24 hours
Pregunta 36
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What are the elderly most at risk for when receiving an IV?
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fluid volume overload
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fluid volume deficit
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phlebitis
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sepsis
Pregunta 37
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What can be used instead of a tourniquet for an elderly patient?
Pregunta 38
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When you add dextrose to an IV , what are you adding?
Pregunta 39
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When should you use a Butterfly needle? Select all that apply
Pregunta 40
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Is a central line made for long term use or short term use?
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short term use
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long term use
Pregunta 41
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Typically how long does a PIC line say in?
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6-8 weeks
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6 months
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2 weeks
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48 hours
Pregunta 42
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How long is a peripheral IV used for ?
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48 hours
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72 hours
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1 week
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6-8 weeks
Pregunta 43
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When documenting on an IV site, what should be included? Select all that apply
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Location
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type of catheter
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solution used
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IV flow sheet
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vital signs
Pregunta 44
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When educating a patient, what should the nurse include? Select all that apply
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Why the IV is needed
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what type of solution is being used
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length of IV therapy
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When/what to notify to the nurse
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what type of needle and all the technical terms that go behind IVs