NUR 172
HONDROS NURSE 172 IV THERAPY
FIRST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Beneficence - Doing good for all patients
Gauge - Size of cannula opemng; standard of measurement
PICC - Peripherally inserted central catheter. (LPN's can monitor but cannot flush)
Micro drip - Administration set that delivers small amounts of I.V solutions; Drop
factor of 60 gtt/ml
Filter - A special porous device used for eliminating certain elements, as in particles of
a certain size in solution.
Fidelity - Obligation to be faithful
Drip Chamber - Area of intravenous administration set usually found under the spike
where the solution drips and collects before running through the tubing.
Veracity - Truthfulness
Autonomy - Right of self determination independence
NUR 172 HONDROS NURSE 172 IV THERAPY FIRST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Justice - Obligation to be fair to patients
PCA pump - Patient controlled analgesia (Pain pump) only the patient can push the
button.
Radiopaque - Material used in IV catheter identified by radiographic
Non-Maleficence - Avoidance of harm
Confidentiality - Protecting privacy
What do you need to do to a nitroglycerine bottle before administering? - Vent the
bottle
Where is an IVPB( Iv piggyback) located ? - Above primary infusion, also called
secondary bag
Which line is longer, primary or secondary ? - Primary is much longer
What is a gravity hook? What is it used for? - Used to hang IVPB, looks like a coat
hanger
Back Filter purpose? - Prevents IV fluid from traveling backwards
Stop gauge/ Stop cock purpose? - Stops IV fluids.
When do you change blood tubing, TPN, and Lipids? - 24 hours
NUR 172 HONDROS NURSE 172 IV THERAPY FIRST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
HONDROS NURSE 172 IV THERAPY
FIRST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Beneficence - Doing good for all patients
Gauge - Size of cannula opemng; standard of measurement
PICC - Peripherally inserted central catheter. (LPN's can monitor but cannot flush)
Micro drip - Administration set that delivers small amounts of I.V solutions; Drop
factor of 60 gtt/ml
Filter - A special porous device used for eliminating certain elements, as in particles of
a certain size in solution.
Fidelity - Obligation to be faithful
Drip Chamber - Area of intravenous administration set usually found under the spike
where the solution drips and collects before running through the tubing.
Veracity - Truthfulness
Autonomy - Right of self determination independence
NUR 172 HONDROS NURSE 172 IV THERAPY FIRST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
, NUR 172
Justice - Obligation to be fair to patients
PCA pump - Patient controlled analgesia (Pain pump) only the patient can push the
button.
Radiopaque - Material used in IV catheter identified by radiographic
Non-Maleficence - Avoidance of harm
Confidentiality - Protecting privacy
What do you need to do to a nitroglycerine bottle before administering? - Vent the
bottle
Where is an IVPB( Iv piggyback) located ? - Above primary infusion, also called
secondary bag
Which line is longer, primary or secondary ? - Primary is much longer
What is a gravity hook? What is it used for? - Used to hang IVPB, looks like a coat
hanger
Back Filter purpose? - Prevents IV fluid from traveling backwards
Stop gauge/ Stop cock purpose? - Stops IV fluids.
When do you change blood tubing, TPN, and Lipids? - 24 hours
NUR 172 HONDROS NURSE 172 IV THERAPY FIRST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
