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Doctor's order says: "Infuse 1500 mL of Lactated Ringer's over 12 hours." Drip factor: 15 gtt/mL. What is the rate? (gtt/min) 1. 31 gtt/min 2. 32 gtt/min 3. 95 gtt/min 4. 15 gtt/min

1. 31 gtt/min

A client involved in a motor vehicle crash presents to the ER with severe internal bleeding. The client is severely hypotensive and unresponsive. The nurse anticipates that which IV solution will most likely be prescribed to increase intravascular volume, replace immediate blood loss volume, and increase blood pressure?

1. 5% dextrose in lactated ringers 2. 0.33% sodium chloride (1/3 normal saline) 3. 0.225% sodium chloride (1/4 normal saline) 4. 0.45% sodium chloride (1/2 normal saline)

A client rings the call bell and complains of pain at the site of an IV infusion. The nurse assesses the site and determines that phlebitis has developed. The nurse should take which actions in the care of this client? (Select all that apply) 1. Notifies the physician 2. Removes the IV catheter at that site 3. Applies warm moist packs to the site 4. Starts a new IV line in a proximal portion of the same vein 5. Documents the occurrence, actions taken, and the client's response

1. Notifies the physician 2. Removes the IV catheter at that site 3. Applies warm moist packs to the site 5. Documents the occurrence, actions taken, and the client's response

Which patient below would NOT be a candidate for a hypotonic solution? 1. Patient with increased intracranial pressure 2. Patient with Diabetic Ketoacidosis 3. Patient experiencing Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemia 4. All of the options are correct

1. Patient with increased intracranial pressure

A nurse is checking the insertion site of a peripheral IV catheter. The nurse notes the site to be reddened, warm, painful, and slightly edematous in the area of the vein proximal to the IV catheter. The nurse interprets that this is likely the result of: 1. Phlebitis of the vein 2. Infiltration of the IV line 3. Hypersensitivity to the IV solution 4. An allergic reaction to the IV catheter material

1. Phlebitis of the vein

A nurse is assigned to care for a client with a peripheral IV infusion. The nurse is providing hygiene care to the client and would avoid which of the following while changing the client's hospital gown? 1. Using a hospital gown with snaps at the sleeves 2. Disconnecting the IV tubing from the catheter in the vein 3. Checking the IV flow rate immediately after changing the hospital gown 4. Putting the bag and tubing thru the sleeve, followed by the client's arm

2. Disconnecting the IV tubing from the catheter in the vein

What type of fluid would a patient with severe hyponatremia most likely be started on? 1. Hypotonic 2. Hypertonic 3. Isotonic 4. Colloid

2. Hypertonic

A client had a 1000 mL bag of 5% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride hung at 3pm. The nurse making rounds at 3:45 pm finds that the client is complaining of a pounding headache and is dyspneic, is experiencing chills, and is apprehensive, with an increased pulse rate. The IV bag has 400 mL remaining. The nurse should take which action first? 1. Call the physician 2. Slow the IV infusion 3. Sit the client up in bed 4. Remove the IV catheter

2. Slow the IV infusion

A nurse is doing a routine assessment of a client's peripheral IV site. The nurse notes that the site is cool, pale, and swollen and that the IV has stopped running. The nurse determines which of the following has probably occurred? 1. Phlebitis 2. Infection 3. Infiltration 4. Thrombosis

3. Infiltration

The Nurse has an order to discontinue an IV line. Which of the following supplies will the nurse obtain to apply pressure to the site after removing the IV? 1. Betadine swab 2. Elastic wrap 3. Sterile 2X2 gauze 4. Adhesive band

3. Sterile 2X2 gauze


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