Exam 1: NUR172 / NUR 172 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Intravenous Therapy for the Practical Nurse Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | Grade A – Hondros Q: Reasons for IV Therapy Answer: Resuscitation-goal to correct hypovolemic and septic shock Replacement-used after hemorrhage, GI losses, sta...
NUR 172 Intravenous Therapy for the Practical Nurse Exam 1 Question: Reasons for IV Therapy Answer: Resuscitation -goal to correct hypovolemic and septic shock Replacement -used after hemorrhage, GI losses, starvation Maintenance -used for patients on NPO Question: LPN can insert peripheral IV where Answer: antecubital space, forearm, and the hand Question: Length of IV catheter LPN may insert Answer: 3 inches or shorter Question: When can an LPN hang solutions with vitamins or electrolytes Answer: after the RN hung the first bag Question: When can an LPN change a PICC/CVC dressing Answer: If the pat ient is 18 or older Question: Informed consent Answer: must be voluntary Pt. must be informed of all risks Pt. must be allowed to ask questions and concerns Question: Unusual Occurrence Report (incident report) Answer: must be documented as a confidential and internal report, Do not document in Pt. record Question: Sentinel Event Answer: an unexpected occurrence involving death, permanent harm, severe temporary harm, and intervention needed to sustain life. NOT all sen tinel events are considered Malpractice. Question: Earliest sign of hemorrhage Answer: Thirst Question: What IV solutions can an LPN not hang or maintain Answer: TPN, Blood, Heparin, Chemotherapy Question: The nurse who is caring for a client with kidney failure notes that the client is dyspneic, and crackles are heard when listening to breath sounds in the lungs. which additional S/S would the nurse expect to note in this client? 1. Rapid weight loss 2. An increase in B/P 3. A weak thready pulse 4. Flat neck and hand veins Answer: 2. An increase in B/P
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