NUR 172 IV Therapy Exam 1
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 100%
GUARANTEED PASS LATEST
2026-2027
Fluid Volume Deficit (FVD) - CORRECT ANSWER-Loss of fluids and electrolytes. Too much out not
enough in. Hypovolemia
S/S of FVD - CORRECT ANSWER--Thirst
-high HR
-low BP
-decrease in wt
-tenting skin
-flat jugular veins
-dry mucous membranes
-clear lungs/ norm sp02
-restless
-dark concentrated urine
-BUN greater than 20
,-urine output less than 30 ml/hr
Causes of FVD - CORRECT ANSWER--not drinking enough
-GI losses (V/D)
-GI suctioning
-insensible fluid loss
-food poisoning
-burns
-NPO status pt's
TX of FVD - CORRECT ANSWER--IV fluids
-IV bolus
-Oral fluids
-I&O
-Blood or biproducts
-Freq assessments
-vital signs
TX of FVE - CORRECT ANSWER--Fluid restriction
-Sodium restriction
-strict I&O
-diuretics
-daily wts
-O2 may be needed
-elevate HOB
-slow IV infusion to KVO or stop
, -treat underlying cause
What are the 4 standards for malpractice? - CORRECT ANSWER-Duty
Breach of duty
Injury (such as a vesicant)
Causation
What is malpractice? - CORRECT ANSWER-A form of negligence in which any professional
misconduct, unreasonable lack of skill, or nonadhereance to the accepted standard of care
causes injury of a patient
What is negligence? - CORRECT ANSWER-Breach of duty without injury. Not checking what
needs to be done on time or at all.
LPN's can hang ... - CORRECT ANSWER-Initial and following bags of Isotonic, Hypertonic,
Hypotonic solutions and Antibiotics.
LPN's can hang the second bag of... - CORRECT ANSWER-Solutions with additives of
electrolytes/vitamins etc.
Name all the health care providers that can direct the LPN's care - CORRECT ANSWER-RN/BSN
Physician
Dentist
PA
The personale that directs the LPN's care in regards to the IV therapy must ... - CORRECT
ANSWER-must be readily available at all times
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 100%
GUARANTEED PASS LATEST
2026-2027
Fluid Volume Deficit (FVD) - CORRECT ANSWER-Loss of fluids and electrolytes. Too much out not
enough in. Hypovolemia
S/S of FVD - CORRECT ANSWER--Thirst
-high HR
-low BP
-decrease in wt
-tenting skin
-flat jugular veins
-dry mucous membranes
-clear lungs/ norm sp02
-restless
-dark concentrated urine
-BUN greater than 20
,-urine output less than 30 ml/hr
Causes of FVD - CORRECT ANSWER--not drinking enough
-GI losses (V/D)
-GI suctioning
-insensible fluid loss
-food poisoning
-burns
-NPO status pt's
TX of FVD - CORRECT ANSWER--IV fluids
-IV bolus
-Oral fluids
-I&O
-Blood or biproducts
-Freq assessments
-vital signs
TX of FVE - CORRECT ANSWER--Fluid restriction
-Sodium restriction
-strict I&O
-diuretics
-daily wts
-O2 may be needed
-elevate HOB
-slow IV infusion to KVO or stop
, -treat underlying cause
What are the 4 standards for malpractice? - CORRECT ANSWER-Duty
Breach of duty
Injury (such as a vesicant)
Causation
What is malpractice? - CORRECT ANSWER-A form of negligence in which any professional
misconduct, unreasonable lack of skill, or nonadhereance to the accepted standard of care
causes injury of a patient
What is negligence? - CORRECT ANSWER-Breach of duty without injury. Not checking what
needs to be done on time or at all.
LPN's can hang ... - CORRECT ANSWER-Initial and following bags of Isotonic, Hypertonic,
Hypotonic solutions and Antibiotics.
LPN's can hang the second bag of... - CORRECT ANSWER-Solutions with additives of
electrolytes/vitamins etc.
Name all the health care providers that can direct the LPN's care - CORRECT ANSWER-RN/BSN
Physician
Dentist
PA
The personale that directs the LPN's care in regards to the IV therapy must ... - CORRECT
ANSWER-must be readily available at all times
