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Hondros NUR172 Exam 2; Questions and Answers 100% Pass When giving IV for fluids, how long should you clean the port (or hub)? Correct Answer-At least 15 Seconds What is important to remember when using IV Stopcocks? Correct AnswerMake sure to use only compatible fluids When you have IV pi...

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Hondros NUR172 Exam 2; Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
When giving IV for fluids, how long should you clean the port (or hub)?
Correct Answer-At least 15 Seconds


What is important to remember when using IV Stopcocks? Correct Answer-
Make sure to use only compatible fluids


When you have IV piggyback antibiotic, and you already have IV fluids running,
what tubing would you use? Correct Answer-use secondary IV tubing (30-
36")


Benefits for using IV pump for patient Correct Answer-Patient can move
around easily, give multiple meds at once (using multi-channels), alarms when
finished


PICC line (peripherally inserted central cath) Is a sterile procedure (even dressing
changes). What else do you need to know about PICC lines? Correct Answer-
Always ends up in superior vena cava, placed by RN who is specially trained,
ALWAYS verified by X-Ray and read by a Dr. prior to use, can be used for 1 year.


If PICC line dressing is wet: Correct Answer-Gather supplies and change the
sterile dressing with a new one. Dressing should be sterile & occlusive
(completely sealed)


Why do we use a Biopatch- circular patch that encloses the PICC line (blue side
up-blue to the sky)? Correct Answer-This helps dressing from having to be
changed so often.

, Hondros NUR172 Exam 2; Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
REEDA Correct Answer-Iv is red, swollen, and warm- remove IV (save do not
throw out)


Infiltration Correct Answer-Site is cool, taut, edema is present


Vanco infusing- you suspect leaking into tissue. What is the first thing you
should do? Correct Answer-Stop the infusion


If you suspect bloodstream infusion, list the steps you should take. Correct
Answer-Report S&S to Dr., anticipate culture, save IV cath, antibiotics, fluids, and
give O2.


What do you do if you have a patient and you suspect an air embolism?
Correct Answer-Turn patient on left lateral Trendelenburg until you can get
MD.


Why is an IV a source of infection? Correct Answer-It is an open wound in
skin, goes directly into bloodstream.


Is insertion is sterile? Correct Answer-No, it's Aseptic


Name the diagnosis for cough, dyspnea, restlessness, and crackles. Correct
Answer-Pulmonary edema


What would you do if you suspect a patient has infiltration? Correct Answer-
going to chart assessment of site, include date and time, notify MD, what

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