112 Exam 3 Review

What is the most important nursing action when starting an IV

• Use a tourniquet

• Cleanse site with chlorohexidine

• Use at least a 20g catheter

• Avoid placing IV near a moveable part of the arm

A patient with B+ blood can receive what types of blood?

• B+ only

• O+

  B+

• B+

  AB+/-

• O+/-

  B+/-

Which type of IV access would be best for a patient that is requiring 6 weeks of IV antibiotics at home?

• Peripheral IV

• CVC (central venous catheter)

• PICC (peripheral inserted central catheter)

• Quinton catheter

True or false: Insulin can be given using a tuberculin syringe

• True

• False

• I think so

• Doesn't sound right

A kg is equal to approximately how much fluid?

• 1 L

• 500 mL

• 2 L

• 250 mL

What should the nurse do first when a patient begins to experience a blood transfusion reaction?

• Notify the provider

• Flush the IV

• Stop the infusion

• Call blood bank

What is most important for the nurse to do before administering an IVP medication when the patient has IV fluids infusing?

• Start a new IV line

• Assess compatibility

• Assess side effects of medication

• Assess for therapeutic effects

A patient with hypermagnesemia should avoid which foods?

• Dairy products

• Salmon

• Cured meats

• Bananas

True or false: Potassium replacement can be given po, IVP, or IVPB

• True

• False

• I think so

• I need to study more

What is an expected finding for a patient with hypoparathyroidism

• Hypokalemia

• Hyponatremia

• Hypomagnesemia

• Hypocalcemia