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NUR 172 Final Exam Hondros - Questions & Answers
NUR 172 Final Exam Hondros - Questions & Answers
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NUR 172 Final Exam Hondros - Questions & AnswersPotassium level Right Ans - 3.5-5.0
Sodium Right Ans - 135-145
Calcium Right Ans - 4.5-5.5
Magnesium Right Ans - 1.5-2.5
Phosphorous Right Ans - 2.5-4.5
BUN Right Ans - 10-20
Creatinine Right Ans - 0.5-1
Platelets Right Ans - 150k-400k
Bigger number gauge Right Ans - = smaller needle size
Macro Right Ans - 10-20 qt/ml
Micro Right Ans - 60 qt/ml
Scope of practice Right Ans - • 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 Right Ans - • 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 Right Ans - • Patient can move easily
• Give multiple meds at once with multi-channels
• Alarms when finished
• DRAWBACK: needs plugged in sometimes
, Pump alarms "non-functional" Right Ans - DON'T USE! Tag and send to
biomedical
IV piggyback of antibiotics Right Ans - Use secondary tubing: 30-36 inches
• Primary bag hangs lower
• Secondary bag hangs higher
Biopatch Right Ans - • Blue to the sky
• Absorbs bacteria
S/S of pulmonary edema Right Ans - • Cough
• Dyspnea
• Restlessness
• Crackles
IV source of infection Right Ans - Opening in skin
• Access points
• Goes into blood stream
Infiltration Right Ans - Cool, taunt skin and edema at site
Suspect blood stream infection Right Ans - • Report S/S to doctor
• Anticipate culture (SAVE IV CATH)
• Antibiotics, fluids, oxygen
Red, swollen, and warm skin Right Ans - • Stop infusion
• Remove IV
• Save IV
Phlebitis Right Ans - Red, raised rope-feeling veins
MRSA precautions Right Ans - Gloves and gown
What to chart when infiltration occurs Right Ans - Assessment of site
• Date and time
• Notified physician
• Treatment ordered
• What you did
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