Lesson 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Primary IV tubing is either
A
Macrodrip or Microdrip
2
Q
Macrodrip delivers ??
A
10, 15, or 20 gtts/ml
3
Q
Microdrip set delivers ??
A
60 drops/ml
4
Q
Drop factor can usually be located at ??
A
The packing of iv tubing
5
Q
Used to regulate the speed of, or to stop or start, gravity infusion
A
Roller clamp
6
Q
Every 72-96 hours
A
Primary tubing with hypotonic, hypertonic, and isotonic solution
7
Q
Every 24 hours
A
Secondary or intermittent iv solution or medication
Infusion containing fat emulsions
8
Q
Every 4 hours
A
For blood and blood products
9
Q
What is the minimum flow rate of “to keep vein open”
A
20-50 ml per hour
10
Q
IV tubing drip chamber should be approximately __________ above IV insertion site
A
3 feet
