NUR 172 Intravenous Therapy for the Practical Nurse
Exam 2
Question:
what do you do in a dressing change of PICC line to prevent infection?
Answer:
use aseptic/sterile technique, you and pt wear mask, use chloraprep, use 70% alcohol to clean 15-30seconds before flushing, use stabilization device, use bio patch
Question:
Pt with chronic cardiac issues, PE, they are in circulatory overload, what s/s would you see?
Answer:
JVD, swelling, weight gain, blood tinged sputum
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Question:
What is Rifampin used for?
Answer:
TB
Question:
Central Line Bundle Elements
Answer:
hand hygiene, maximal sterile barrier, pt covered head to toe, mask, chloraprep, avoid femoral site and review daily for necessity
Question:
Pt has red streak and palpable cord what would this indicate?
Answer:
Phlebitis Grade 3
Question:
Identify pt correctly, prevent infection, prevent mistakes in surgery, identify pt safety risks, use meds, alarms and equipment safely are all part of what?
Answer:
Standards of Practice
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Question:
How are you going to prevent infections for peripheral IV?
Answer:
check allergies, check bag for puncture or sediment as well as expiration date, use aseptic technique
Question:
When does primary administration set tubing need changed?
Answer:
96 hours
Question:
When does piggyback or secondary administration set tubing need changed?
Answer:
24 hours
Question:
When does blood tubing need changed?
Answer:
- hours
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Question:
Why are Healthcare acquired infections so bad?
Answer:
it goes against the standards, cost, long stay, life-threatening
Question:
Pt with IV running has hypotension, tachycardia, tachypnea, change in mental status, fever chills, cold sweat, elevated WBC and lactated levels what do these symptoms indicate?
Answer:
Sepsis
Question:
How do you prevent Sepsis?
Answer:
aseptic techinique
Question:
Can UAP give over the counter meds?
Answer:
yes
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