Med Admin Review

How many times can you attempt to start an IV before you will have to go and get another nurse or physician?

• 1 time

• 2 times

• 3 times

• Infinite times! They are my human pin cushion

You are asked to set up for a blood transfusion. Which IV fluids would you need for your set up?

• D10W/ 10% dextrose in water

• D5W/ 5% dextrose in water

• LR/ lactated ringer's

• 0.9% Sodium Chloride/ normal saline

You suspect a catheter embolus when discontinuing an IV site. What is your next step?

• Do nothing. The body will absorb it.

• Lower the extremity; tie a tourniquet above; call the doctor

• Call 911!

• Elevate the extremity.

If you suspect phlebitis at your patient's IV site, what should you do?

• Keep infusing since it still works.

• Discontinue IV, start elsewhere, place warm compress.

• Stop and run dextrose 5% in water to KVO.

Your patient's IV site infiltrated at the location indicated. What sites would be contraindicated to start a new IV?

• Right antecubital fossa

• Right hand

• Left antecubital fossa

• Left hand

What is the flow rate unit of measure when using an IV pump?

What is the flow rate unit of measure to hang fluids by gravity?

How long after the initiation of a blood transfusion should you be at the bedside monitoring the patient?

Hypertonic solutions have:

• the same tonicity or concentration as blood.

• have a higher concentration of solute compared with blood.

• have a lesser concentration of solute compared with blood.

• Is there a difference between solutions???

Pharmacy just called and said the TPN fluids for your patient are not ready yet, what fluid would you anticipate hanging during the delay?

• Normal Saline

• 0.45% Sodium Chloride

• Lactated Ringer's

• 10% Dextrose in water