Advanced dosage calculations Exam Questions and Answers
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Advanced RN math ability
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Advanced RN Math Ability
Assessing the primary solution bag (5 steps) - Answer--Compatibility
-Which solution will be used to give the IV med
-Is there a saline flush bag? If so, is there enough to give the med?
-Is the tubing current? If not sticker, when was the med ordered?
-Is there a PCA pump tubing connected to t...
Advanced dosage calculations Exam
Questions and Answers
Assessing the primary solution bag (5 steps) - Answer--Compatibility
-Which solution will be used to give the IV med
-Is there a saline flush bag? If so, is there enough to give the med?
-Is the tubing current? If not sticker, when was the med ordered?
-Is there a PCA pump tubing connected to the primary tubing?
Assessing the IV access device - Answer--Type of IV line (peripheral/central)
-Assess the site (any infiltration/phlebitis)
When do vital signs need to be done when giving IV meds? - Answer-Prior to
administration if cardiac medication (Lanoxin)
Equipment needed to administer the med - Answer-Reconstitution; flushes; size of
syringe; saline flush bag, tubing, stickers; alcohol wipes
Where do you label syringes and what do you need to put on label? - Answer--Label
under the number (don't cover the number or the lines and do not label the needle cover
or the plunger)
-On label: name of med and time to administer, patient initials
Administering PCA's (patient controlled analgesia) - Answer-PCA's never infuse alone!
Know compatibilities with primary solution and IVPB
Administering IVPB meds - Answer-What solution and size of bag?
Time to infuse med
Does it need diluted 1st?
Rate to push medication?
Example of IVPB meds - Answer-Narcotics, Ativan, antibiotics
Equipment needed at all times!! - Answer--Alcohol wipes- MANY!
-Saline flushes
-Hemostat
-Stickers for tubings and bags
-White sterile caps for end of tubing
Peripheral IV lines vs. Central IV lines - Answer-Peripheral IV lines are for short-term
use, usually last approximately 3 days. Central IV lives are for long-term use, even
years for some central lines
Locations of peripheral IV lines - Answer-Hand, forearm, upper arm, leg, scalp (babies)
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