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IV therapeutics Testbank Exam Questions & Answers. A+ Rated, A labor and delivery nurse is caring for a client who has just received epidural anesthesia prior to cesarean section. For which potential adverse effects of epidural pain medication should the nurse observe? a. Urinary retention, pruritus, and hypotension b. Pruritus, nausea, and urinary incontinence c. Polyuria, hypertension, and respiratory depression d. Respiratory depression, hypertension, and hemiparesis - a. Urinary retent...

IV Therapy Exam 4, Answered-________is shorter tubing that is utilized to deliver secondary or IV piggyback fluids. - Secondary tubing _________ is smaller amounts of fluids and/or medications connected to an existing line or attached to a heparin lock. - Piggyback IV piggyback solutions usually deliver _____ccs. - usually 500 ccs and less __________ is a device that us used ti give IV access without the use of an existing line. - Heparin lock _________ is defined as directly injecti...

IV Therapy Exam 3, Questions & Answers-A preterm infant of 32 weeks is being started on formula. When planning care for her, you anticipate that the formula used will most likely be - 24 cal/oz formula At an amniocentesis just prior to birth, a fetus lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio was determined to be 1:1. She is prone to what type of respiratory problem following birth? - Alveolar collapse on expiration A preterm infant has an umbilical vessel catheter inserted so that blood can be drawn re...

IV Therapy Exam 2, Questions & Answers. Rated A, A nurse is preparing to administer 5% dextrose and .045% sodium chloride at 100 mL/hr to a client using a volumetric pump. Which essential item should the nurse use when operating a volumetric pump? a. A 170-μm filter b. A 0.22-μm filter c. Microdrip tubing d. Special cassette (cartridge) tubing - d. Special cassette (cartridge) tubing A nurse is obtaining IV access for the purpose of administering an IV antibiotic. Which peripheral v...

IV Therapy Exam 1, Questions & Answers.-A nurse finds a patient's IV insertion site red, warm, and slightly edematous. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first? a. Check for a blood return b. Elevate the extremity c. Discontinue the IV line d. Apply warm, moist heat - c a nurse has just initiated a new peripheral IV infusion with 5% dextrose in water for continuous infusion. how often should the nurse plan to replace the primary infusion tubing? a. every 24 hours b...

IV Therapy Final Exam Questions & Answers, Rated A-According to the Centers for Disease Control, IV sites should be rotated every: - 48 to 72 Before equipment setup and venipuncture, _________ seconds of hand washing with an antimicrobial soap are recommended. - 15 to 30 What are the advantages to Over-the-Needle catheters? - - easy to insert - stays patent longer - catheter tip tapered to prevent peel-back - radiopaque feature makes x-ray detection easy - infiltration rare - wi...

NR 226 Exam 1 Review Questions & Answers Deeply Explained-While assessing a patient, the nurse observes that the patient's intravenous (IV) line is not infusing at the ordered rate. The nurse assesses the patient for pain at the IV site, checks the flow regulator on the tubing, looks to see if the patient is lying on the tubing, checks the point of connection between the tubing and the IV catheter, and then checks the condition of the site where the intravenous catheter enters the patient's sk...

Endocrine NCLEX Test Bank Questions & Answers. Rated A+-1. An agitated, confused female client arrives in the emergency department. Her history includes type 1 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and angina pectoris. Assessment reveals pallor, diaphoresis, headache, and intense hunger. A stat blood glucose sample measures 42 mg/dl, and the client is treated for an acute hypoglycemic reaction. After recovery, nurse Lily teaches the client to treat hypoglycemia by ingesting: a. 2 to 5 g of a simple ...

NURSING: Endo Nclex Exam Test Bank, Questions & Answers-The nurse is collecting data regarding a client after a thyroidectomy and notes that the client has developed hoarseness and a weak voice. Which nursing action is appropriate? - Reassure the client that this is usually a temporary condition. The nurse is assisting with preparing a teaching plan for the client with diabetes mellitus regarding proper foot care. Which instruction should be included in the plan of care? - Apply a moistur...

ATI Fundamentals (Comprehensive) Exam Questions & Answers. Rated A+,A charge nurse is assigning rooms for the clients to be admitted to the unit. To prevent falls, which of the following clients should the nurse assign to the room closest to the nurses' station? A. A middle adult who is postoperative following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy B. A middle adult who requires telemetry for a possible myocardial infarction C. A young adult who is postoperative following an open reduction interna...