ATI Dosage Calculation: Parenteral (IV) Medications Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update
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Dosage Calculation
Institution
Dosage Calculation
Speed shock
→ ::- Occurs when a client receives an IV medication too rapidly, causing
dizziness, chest tightness, flushed face, and other effects related to a
toxic level of medication in the body
Extravasation
→ ::- Causes pallor, swelling, and pain at the IV site, which can extend to
...
→ ::- Reduce IV fluid rate and notify the provider.
To facilitate breathing, elevate the HOB to high-Fowler's position
What action should a nurse take if a catheter embolism is suspected?
→ ::- Apply a tourniquet proximal to the IV site
What action should a nurse take if anaphylactic shock is suspected?
→ ::- Call the rapid response team and start oxygen
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving norepinephrine by continuous IV
infusion. During a routine assessment of the IV site, the nurse notes that the
catheter is no longer in the vein and the vesicant medication has infused into
the SQ tissue. What action should the nurse take?
→ ::- Stop the IV infusion and prepare to administer phentolamine (an
antidote for extravasation ischemia due to norepinephrine), which
prevents damage to the surrounding tissue
What action should a nurse take if fluid overload is suspected?
→ ::- Prepare to administer a diuretic
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
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