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NUR172 EXAM 2: QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
NUR172 EXAM 2: QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
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NUR172 EXAM 2: QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONSInformation provided to patients to help them understand their health
conditions, treatments, and procedures. Right Ans - Patient Education
A device designed to prevent the backward flow of solution in a system.
Right Ans - Backcheck valve
An infusion device that uses an elastomeric balloon filled with medication to
deliver a controlled dose over time. Right Ans - Elastomeric pump
An infusion set that delivers a specific volume of solution at a set rate.
Right Ans - Macrodrip
An infusion set that delivers medication at a rate of 60 drops per milliliter.
Right Ans - Microdrip
An electronic infusion device capable of delivering multiple drugs
simultaneously. Right Ans - Multichannel pump
A device that provides precise medication infusion by controlling the rate of
injection. Right Ans - Syringe pump
A needle or guide inserted into a catheter for vein penetration, later removed
after catheter placement. Right Ans - Stylet
Containers made of glass that offer good content visibility and easy-to-read
graduations but are prone to breakage and cumbersome disposal. Right
Ans - Glass Containers
Containers made of plastic that are flexible, lightweight, and easier to store
but can be easily punctured and contain plasticizers. Right Ans - Plastic
Containers
Equipment used to deliver solutions and medications intravenously, including
primary continuous sets and secondary sets like piggyback sets. Right Ans -
Administration Sets
, A device used for long-term venous access, including nontunneled,
peripherally inserted central catheters, subcutaneously funneled cuffed
catheters, and implanted vascular access ports. Right Ans - Central Venous
Access Device (CVAD)
A type of CVAD commonly inserted in the basilic, cephalic, or brachial veins,
associated with a higher risk of upper extremity thrombosis. Right Ans -
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
CVAD access points requiring a non-coring needle for therapy administration,
with LPNs authorized to access or de-access them. Right Ans - Implantable
Ports
Arterial Blood Gases, a diagnostic test measuring blood pH, HCO3, CO2, and
PO2 levels to assess respiratory and metabolic status. Right Ans - ABGs
A condition characterized by low blood pH and high CO2 levels, often caused
by respiratory issues like CNS depression or pneumonia. Right Ans -
Respiratory Acidosis
A condition marked by high blood pH and low CO2 levels, commonly caused
by hyperventilation or anxiety. Right Ans - Respiratory Alkalosis
An acid-base imbalance resulting in low blood pH and bicarbonate levels,
typically seen in conditions like diabetic ketoacidosis. Right Ans - Metabolic
Acidosis
Increase in bicarbonate leading to elevated blood PH Right Ans - Metabolic
Alkalosis
Determining metabolic vs respiratory, acidosis vs alkalosis, and
uncompensated, partially compensated, or fully compensated based on given
values Right Ans - ABG Practice
Anticoagulant used to treat DVT, PE, arterial embolism, MI, and PCI's;
administered via IM or IV route Right Ans - Heparin
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