Chap 29 (exam 3) Flashcards
Which are common uses of crystalloids? Select all that apply: Fluid replacement Promotion of urinary flow Transport of oxygen to cells Replacement of electrolytes As maintenance fluids Replacement of clotting factors
Fluid replacement
Promotion of urinary flow
Replacement of electrolytes
As maintenance fluids
The intravenous order for a newly admitted patient calls for “Normal saline to run at 100 mL/hr”. The nurse will choose which concentration of normal saline?
- 33%
- 45%
- 9%
- 0%
0.9%
A patient has been admitted with severe dehydration after working outside on a very hot day. The nurse expects which intravenous product to be ordered? Albumin Hetastarch Fresh frozen plasma 0.9% sodium chloride
0.9% sodium chloride
When giving intravenous potassium, which is important for the nurse to remember?
Intravenous doses are preferred over oral dosage forms
Intravenous solutions should contain at least 50 mEq/L
Potassium must always be given in diluted form
It is given by slow intravenous bolus
Potassium must always be given in diluted form
The nurse monitors for which signs of a possible transfusion reaction when a patient is receiving blood products?
Subnormal temperature and hypertension
Apprehension, restlessness, fever and chills
Decreased pulse and respirations and fever
Headache, nausea and lethargy
Apprehension, restlessness, fever and chills
A patient with a blood disorder needs a replacement product that contains clotting factors. The nurse expects which product to be given? Albumin Fresh frozen plasma Packed red blood cells 0.9% normal saline
Fresh frozen plasma
A patient is receiving conivaptan (Vaprisol). Which of these are appropriate actions by the nurse?
Administer the drug by slow IV push over 10 minutes
Report serum sodium levels of 149 mEq/L
Monitor for hyperkalemia
Implement measures to prevent constipation
Report serum sodium levels of 149 mEq/L
