Chapter 36 - deWitt NCLEX q's

Question 1

autologous

Answer 1

related to self ( own)

Question 2

bore

Answer 2

internal diameter

Question 3

burette

Answer 3

tube like chamber that will hold 100 mL of fluid

Question 4

embolus (catheter)

Answer 4

piece of catheter that has broken off and is obstructing blood flow

Question 5

extravasation

Answer 5

infiltration into tissue of a vesicant from a blood vessel

Question 6

intravenous

Answer 6

via the veins

Question 7

intrathecal

Answer 7

within the spinal canal

Question 8

transfusion

Answer 8

introduction of blood components into the bloodstream

Question 9

vesicant

Answer 9

chemical irritant that causes tissue destruction

Question 10

The IV solution 0.45 % saline is a ? solution and allows fluid to be drawn from the vascular space into the tissues

Answer 10

Hypotonic

Question 11

The IV solution Ringer’s lactate is ? and keeps fluids stabe within the body

Answer 11

Isotonic

Question 12

When the IV will not continue to flow, chances are that the site has ?

Answer 12

infiltrated

Question 13

what tubing is used to infuse viscous IV solutions and deliever 10gtt/mL

Answer 13

Primary

Question 14

what are the four purposes for administering intravenous therapy?

Answer 14

1) supply the body with fluids
2) supply the body with electrolytes
3) supply the body with nutrionial components

Question 15

what are four resonsibilites of the nurse when caring for a pt undergoing IV therapy

Answer 15

1) Determining that the correct IV solution is hanging
2) IV site must be assessed every 1-2 hours during a shift to ensure patency and absence of complications
3) flow rate is checked to make certain that the fluid is running at the prescribed rate
4)

Question 16

sings of infiltration are?

Answer 16

edema around the site, cool pale tissue