N308 Med Admin 4 (Exam 1) questions with correct
answers
A nurse is caring for a patient with a peripherally inserted central
catheter (PICC line). Which of the following is true about this type of IV
route? Correct Answer-A PICC line is a long catheter inserted through
the veins of the antecubital fossa.
A nurse is about to administer an intravenous medication directly into
the vein. The nurse should understand that a disadvantage of parenterally
administering medications is that they: Correct Answer-are irreversible
A nurse is assessing a patient receiving IV normal saline at 125 ml/hr.
Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a possible
complication related to the IV therapy? Correct Answer-Patient reports
cough and shortness of breath.
A patient was admitted to the hospital for the same day surgery and has
orders for continuous IV therapy. Before performing a venipuncture, the
nurse should Correct Answer-Inspect the IV solution for color, clarity,
and expiration date.
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving D5W with 20 mEq of
KLC at 75 ml/hr. The provider has prescribed 1 g ceftriaxone
(Rocephin) IV. When preparing to administer this medication by IV
piggybackm which of the following data is the highest priority for the
nurse to collect? Correct Answer-The medications compatibility with the
primary IV solution
,A nurse is caring for a patient receiving 0.9%sodium chloride (normal
saline) at 75 ml/hr through a triple lumen central venous catheter. The
pump is alarming that there is an occlusion. Which of the following is
the first thing the nurse should do? Correct Answer-Check the line at or
above the hub for kinked tubing that is creating a resistance to flow
nurse administers the first dose of a patient's prescribed antibiotic via IV
piggyback. During the first 10 to 15 min of administration of the
medication, the nurse gives priority to which of the following
assessments? Correct Answer-Patient for systemic allergic reaction.
any substance, such as a flavoring agent, preservative, or vitamin, added
to another substance (such as a food or drug) that is to be ingested
Correct Answer-addictive
a small, sealed, single-use glass or plastic container containing sterile
parenteral medications or solutions Correct Answer-ampule
to withdraw or remove, via a syringe or other apparatus; as a noun, the
substance or material obtained by aspiration, as in gastric aspirate; also
refers to inadvertently inhaling fluid or other substances into the lungs
Correct Answer-aspirate
a concentrated dose of medication injected directly into the systemic
circulation via an intravenous (IV) line; also called an IV push Correct
Answer-bolus
, a tube inserted into a vessel, duct, or cavity Correct Answer-cannula
a plasma expander; a protein-containing fluid infused intravenously to
help restore circulating blood volume Correct Answer-colloid
harmonious coexistence; used to refer to two or more medications or
solutions that can be given simultaneously or mixed without changing
the effects of each other or causing any new responses not seen with any
of the drugs or solutions administered alone Correct Answer-
compatability
salt that dissolves readily into true solutions, such as in intravenous
solutions Correct Answer-cystalloid
a diluting agent, such as a sterile fluid used to prepare a powdered form
of medication for injection Correct Answer-diluent
a chemical substance that develops an electrical charge and can conduct
an electrical current when placed in water, such as sodium and
potassium Correct Answer-electrolyte
device that delivers intravenous fluids via positive pressure at a specific
preset rate Correct Answer-electronic infusion pump
a length of intravenous tubing added to an intravenous line to allow the
patient greater mobility while still keeping the line stable Correct
Answer-extension tubing
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