NUR 172 Final Exam Hondros Latest Version Graded A+

NUR 172 Final Exam Hondros Latest Version Graded A+ Potassium level 3.5-5.0 Sodium 135-145 Calcium 4.5-5.5 Magnesium 1.5-2.5 Phosphorous 2.5-4.5 BUN 10-20 Creatinine 0.5-1 Platelets 150k-400k Bigger number gauge = smaller needle size Macro 10-20 qt/ml Micro 60 qt/ml Scope of practice • Infuse/maintain solutions with NO meds except for antibiotics • 18 years old and older • Only insert in the antecubital space, hands, and forearm IV Stopcocks • 4 way intersection used when IV fluids are compatible • One or both lines can run into the patient, either alone or combined • Controls the direction of flow of an infusate • High contamination chances Benefits of IV pump for patient • Patient can move easily • Give multiple meds at once with multi-channels • Alarms when finished • DRAWBACK: needs plugged in sometimes Pump alarms "non-functional" DON'T USE! Tag and send to biomedical IV piggyback of antibiotics Use secondary tubing: 30-36 inches • Primary bag hangs lower • Secondary bag hangs higher