Tonicity
Ans: Concentration of a substance dissolved in water
Isotonic fluids
Ans: Same concentration as body fluids (0.9% NaCl, Ringer's Solution, Lactated Ringer's,
5% Dextrose in water)
Hypertonic solution
Ans: Solute concentration greater than that of body fluids (10-15% Dextrose in wate...
NCLEX RN - Physiological Integrity Questions and 100% Correct Answers | Grade A+ Tonicity Ans: Concentration of a substance dissolved in water Isotonic fluids Ans: Same concentration as body fluids (0.9% NaCl, Ringer's Solution, Lactated Ringer's, 5% Dextrose in water) Hypertonic solution Ans: Solute concentration greater than that of body fluids (10 -15% Dextrose in water, 3% NaCl, Sodium Bicarbonate 5%) Hypotonic solution Ans: Solute concentration less than that of body fluids (0.45% NaCl) ECF Ans: Extracellular fluid Every 72 hours Ans: How often is standard IV tubing changed? Every 24 hours Ans: How often is the bottle of IV fluid changed? 8-10" above si te Ans: Where should you place the tourniquet when inserting an IV catheter? Start at center and work outward Ans: How do you clean the IV site with an alcohol swab? 15-20 degrees Ans: At what angle should you insert the bevel of the IV catheter? 1/4" Ans: Once you see blood return, how far should you advance the catheter? Infiltration Ans: What IV complication is manifested by edema, pain, coolness in area and a significant decrease in flow rate of IV fluids? Phlebitis Ans: What IV complicati on is manifested by reddened, warm area around insertion site or on path of vein, tenderness and swelling? Thrombophlebitis Ans: What IV complication is manifested by pain, swelling, redness and warmth around insertion site or along path of vein, fever a nd leukocytosis? Hematoma Ans: What IV complication is manifested by ecchymosis, immediate swelling at site, and leakage of blood at site? Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Ans: Venipuncture performed above or below anicubital fossa into ba silic, cephalic, or axillary veins of dominant arm. Tip of catheter is in superior vena cava or brachiocephalic vein. Myopia Ans: Nearsightedness Hyperopia
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