NURS 172 Hondros Final 2024 Correctly Answered

NURS 172 Hondros Final 2024 Correctly Answered Potassium level - Answer -3.5-5.0 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 sometimesPump 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 Biopatch - Answer -• Blue to the sky • Absorbs bacteria S/S of pulmonary edema - Answer -• Cough • Dyspnea • Restlessness • Crackles IV source of infection - Answer -Opening in skin • Access points • Goes into blood stream Infiltration - Answer -Cool, taunt skin and edema at site Suspect blood stream infection - Answer -• Report S/S to doctor • Anticipate culture (SAVE IV CATH) • Antibiotics, fluids, oxygen Red, swollen, and warm skin - Answer -• Stop infusion • Remove IV • Save IV Phlebitis - Answer -Red, raised rope-feel