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