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Week 6 Sherpath
Week 6 Pharmacology IV Fluids and Equiptment
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the reasons for a prescriber ordering a medication using the IV route? | Rapid administration time, Increased absorption rate, To replace fluids and electrolytes, To avoid the gastrointestinal tract |
| What information is known about the IV solution when the label reads D5W? | It contains dextrose., It is in a 5% concentration., Water is the base solution. |
| Match each abbreviation with its meaning. Normal saline, Lactated ringers solution, 5% dextrose and 0.45% sodium chloride, Dextrose 5% and lactated ringer's solution | 1. LS 2. LR 3. D51/2NS 4. D5LR |
| Match each IV type with the insertion site. In the arm or hand, In an antecubital vein terminating in the superior vena cava, In the subclavian or jugular vein terminating in the superior vena cava | 1. Peripheral line 2. PICC line 3. Central line |
| What type of tubing incorporates several Y-sites? | Primary tubing |
| The selection of different types of IV tubing is based on which factor(s)? | 1. Use of blood products 2. Medication specifications 3. Use of electronic infusion devices |
| When would an intermittent venous access device be used? | 1. During emergency situations 2. Giving intermittent medications |
| Why are venous access devices flushed with heparin lock solution? | Device patency |
| Which factors influence gravity flow regulation of an IV? | 1. Catheter type 2. Container height 3. Fluid components 4. Patient arm position |
| Besides heparin, what other solution is often used to flush central venous access devices? | Normal Saline |
| In which setting is an elastomeric pump most commonly used? | Home care setting |
| What are the types of electronic infusion devices? | 1. Ambulatory pump 2. Single-channel pump 3. Patient-controlled analgesia pump |
| What is the percentage strength of normal saline? | 0.9% |
| Which components are commonly found in most IV fluids? | Water 2. Glucose 3. Electrolytes 4. Sodium Chloride |
| What information is indicated by the highlighted percentages on the IV solution bag? | Solution Strength |
| What information does the highlighted portion of the label on the IV solution bag indicate? | Different component amounts |
| The PICC line is inserted into the antecubital vein. Then it is advanced to which central vein? | Superior vena cava |
| What tubing is indicated for a patient who is only receiving routine IV fluids? | Basic primary tubing |
| What is common to all types of IV tubing? | Drip chamber |
| Which component of IV tubing stops or starts the infusion and adjusts the IV flow rate? | Roller clamp |
| Which of the following describes how often to schedule maintenance of a venous access device? | Facility policy |
| Why is a syringe smaller than 10 mL not recommended for flushing the peripheral and central venous access devices? | 1. Vein damage can occur. 2. Patient injury is a possibility . 3. Increased pressure damages the device |
| Heparin is used therapeutically as what type of medication? | Anticoagulant |
| What type of mechanical IV system involves a spring coil flanked by two disks? | Spring-loaded syringe |
| What would cause an alarm to sound when using an electronic pump? | 1. low battery 2. Air in tubing 3. IV tubing occlusion 4. Completion of the infusion |
| What information on the prescriber’s order is used to set up an electronic pump for an infusion? | 1. Flow Rate 2. Volume to be infused |
Created by:
Brandi Sizemore
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