HONDROS EXAM
1. What would you do if your primary or secondary tubing got contaminated?-
Answer> Change it
2. What can an LPN do for children? (Select all that apply)
A. Obtain vital signs
B. Change a PICC line dressing
C. Insert an IV
D. Administer a flu shot
E. Adjust the rate on antibiotics
F. Change the rate on electrolytes
G. Change an IV dressing
Answer> A, B, D, E
3. What is the benefit of a biopatch?
Answer> It prevents infection
4. What should you flush a PICC line with?
Answer> Diluted Heparin or Saline
5. What is the goal with Central line bundles?
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Answer> To prevent infection
6. Which of the following is consider a sterile technique? (Select all that
apply)
A. Wound Care
B. NG tube insertion
C. Spike and Prime
, D. PICC Line Dressing Change
E. Foley Catheter Insertion
Answer> D, E
7. How often is a PICC line gauze changed?
Answer> Every 48 hours
8. What is the stipulation for flushing a PICC line?
Answer> You can only flush a PICC line if a needleless connector is attached
9. Can an LPN change a PICC line dressing on a child?
Answer> Yes
10. What is important to consider with Ativan?
Answer> Do not take Ativan if you are pregnant
11. What is a normal therapeutic range for an INR lab?
Answer> 2-3
12. How would you describe the blood of a patient with an INR level of 1?
Answer> Blood is thick
13. What is important to know about a patient in Airborne precautions?
Answer> The
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hospital staff will be fitted for an N5 mask but the family/friends will not be
14. How often does primary tubing have to be changed?
Answer> Every 96 hours
15. How long can you leave a PICC line in for?
Answer> Up to 1 year