NUR172 INTRAVENOUS THERAPY ACTUAL
EXAM PAPER 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS
WITH FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ Sodium Answer: 135-145
◉ Calcium Answer: 4.5-5.5
◉ Magnesium Answer: 1.5-2.5
◉ Phosphorous Answer: 2.5-4.5
◉ BUN Answer: 10-20
◉ Creatinine Answer: 0.5-1
◉ Platelets Answer: 150k-400k
◉ Bigger number gauge Answer: = smaller needle size
◉ Macro Answer: 10-20 qt/ml
◉ Micro Answer: 60 qt/ml
, ◉ Scope of practice Answer: • Infuse/maintain solutions with NO meds
except for antibiotics
• 18 years old and older
• Only insert in the antecubital space, hands, and forearm
◉ IV Stopcocks Answer: • 4 way intersection used when IV fluids are
compatible
• One or both lines can run into the patient, either alone or combined
• Controls the direction of flow of an infusate
• High contamination chances
◉ Benefits of IV pump for patient Answer: • Patient can move easily
• Give multiple meds at once with multi-channels
• Alarms when finished
• DRAWBACK: needs plugged in sometimes
◉ Pump alarms "non-functional" Answer: DON'T USE! Tag and send to
biomedical
◉ IV piggyback of antibiotics Answer: Use secondary tubing: 30-36
inches
• Primary bag hangs lower
• Secondary bag hangs higher
EXAM PAPER 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS
WITH FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ Sodium Answer: 135-145
◉ Calcium Answer: 4.5-5.5
◉ Magnesium Answer: 1.5-2.5
◉ Phosphorous Answer: 2.5-4.5
◉ BUN Answer: 10-20
◉ Creatinine Answer: 0.5-1
◉ Platelets Answer: 150k-400k
◉ Bigger number gauge Answer: = smaller needle size
◉ Macro Answer: 10-20 qt/ml
◉ Micro Answer: 60 qt/ml
, ◉ Scope of practice Answer: • Infuse/maintain solutions with NO meds
except for antibiotics
• 18 years old and older
• Only insert in the antecubital space, hands, and forearm
◉ IV Stopcocks Answer: • 4 way intersection used when IV fluids are
compatible
• One or both lines can run into the patient, either alone or combined
• Controls the direction of flow of an infusate
• High contamination chances
◉ Benefits of IV pump for patient Answer: • Patient can move easily
• Give multiple meds at once with multi-channels
• Alarms when finished
• DRAWBACK: needs plugged in sometimes
◉ Pump alarms "non-functional" Answer: DON'T USE! Tag and send to
biomedical
◉ IV piggyback of antibiotics Answer: Use secondary tubing: 30-36
inches
• Primary bag hangs lower
• Secondary bag hangs higher
