QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ what meds require second verification prior to administration?
Answer: insulin
chemo/bio therapy
dig
IV potassium bolts
continuous med infusions
heparin (not flush)
controlled substances
◉ heart rate and respiratory rate limits for neonate to 1 year ?
Answer: HR 80-190
RR 25-60
◉ heart rate and respiratory rate limit for 1 yr to 3 yrs? Answer: HR
70-160
RR 20-40
◉ heart rate and respiratory rate limits for 3 to 6 yrs? Answer: HR
70-150
, RR 16-35
◉ heart rate and respiratory rate limits for greater than 6 yrs?
Answer: HR 60-120
12-30
◉ how often do g tube buttons need to be changed? extension
tubing? Answer: good for 6 months unless on seizure meds then 3
months.
extension tubing every month
◉ what should ph be when you aspirate for ng tube? Answer: 1-5
◉ what is used to check initial placement of NG ? Answer: x ray
◉ what is sacred space? Answer: waist down is considered dirty
◉ when do you need to change a cap? Answer: hep locked: every 7
days
blood, blood products, or lipids: every 24 hrs
propofol: every 12 hrs