Patient admitted with transmission-based precautions what is the minimum
PPI needed to be worn in this room? Right Ans - Gloves and Gown
Isotonic solution Right Ans - A solution in which the concentration of
solutes is essentially equal to that of the cell which resides in the solution
Hypertonic solution Right Ans - A solution in which the concentration of
solutes is greater than that of the cell that resides in the solution
Hypotonic solution Right Ans - A solution in which the concentration of
solutes is less than that of the cell that resides in the solution
Heparin antidote Right Ans - protamine sulfate
INR Right Ans - International Normalized Ratio - a calculation based on the
PT used to monitor patients using blood thinners. 2.0-3.0 is the range for
people taking warfarin:Coumadin
Causes of hematoma Right Ans - poor venipuncture technique, flow clamp
left open, tourniquet left on to long, cannula to large, digging into vein
Signs of hematoma Right Ans - Ecchymosis, immediate swelling at the site
& discomfort, leakage of blood at the insertion site- unable to advance cannula
Phlebitis Right Ans - inflammation of the inner lining of a vein
thrombophlebitis Right Ans - inflammation of a vein associated with a clot
formation
bacterial phlebitis is caused by Right Ans - Poor hand hygiene, lack of
aseptic technique, failure to check equipment, or recognize early signs of
phlebitis
Often occurs during insertion
Phlebitis Scale Right Ans - 0 = No symptoms
1 = Erythema at access site with or without pain
2 = Pain at access site with erythema and/or edema
, 3 = Pain at access site with erythema and/or edema, streak formation,
palpable venous cord
4 = Pain at access site with erythema and/or edema, streak formation,
palpable venous cord >1 inch in length, and purulent drainage
erythema Right Ans - redness of the skin
Infiltration Right Ans - admission of a non-vesicant med or solution into
the surrounding tissue
Extravasation Right Ans - admission of a vesicant into surrounding tissue
CVAD Right Ans - central vascular access device or indwelling line
treatment of thrombophlebitis Right Ans - complete bed rest
avoid massage
heat and elevation promote venous return
anticoagulant therapy
treatment of phlebitis Right Ans - remove catheter, warm compress,
elevate extremity, apply analgesic or anti-inflammatory PRN
active immunity Right Ans - immunity produced by exposure to an antigen,
as a result of the immune response
pt has a saline lock in place but it is not being used, what should be done?
Right Ans - call MD to verify it can be removed
which medication is most commonly used to clean an occlusion caused by a
blood clot Right Ans - Activase- Alterplace
Systemic complications of IV therapy Right Ans - Circulatory overload
Speed shock
Septicemia
Allergic reaction
Catheter embolism
Air embolism
BSI
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