BD Alaris Introduction and PCU
In order to activate a new data set on the PCU, it must: - Have been downloaded to the PCU via wireless or cable transfer - Be in a pending state, as noted in the Data Set Status option - Powered down (PCU) fully, powered back on and YES to new patient is selected - All of the above
- All of the above
The BD Alaris System is a modular system intended for: - Adult care - Pediatric care - Neonatal care - All of the above
- All of the above
The Restore feature saves time by recalling rate and volume parameters previously used on the: - same module - Alaris PC Unit where it was originally programmed - same patient - All of the above - None of the above
- All of the above
The Tamper Resist switch is located on the back of the PCU and can be used when: - An infusion is running - During a delay - When the Alaris EtCO2 Module is actively monitoring - All of the above
- All of the above
Which of the following are true regarding IUI connectors: - Visually inspect the IUI connectors for fractures on black colored plastic - Inspect IUI connectors for contaminants or visible green or blue deposits - If fractured IUI connectors or visible blue or green deposits are present, do not use the module - All of the above
- All of the above
The following can be found in the PCU options (select all that apply): - Display Contrast - Battery Run Time - Serial Numbers - Power Down All Channels - Dataset Status
- Display Contrast - Battery Run Time - Serial Numbers - Power Down All Channels - Dataset Status
The BD Alaris System can be used on MORE THAN one patient at a time. - True - False
- False
The BD Alaris System PC Unit (PCU) can support a max of: - Three modules - Six modules - Two modules - Four modules; Five only if Auto ID is the fifth module
- Four modules; Five only if Auto ID is the fifth module
Modules are labeled: (select all that apply) - From left to right of the PCU - Attaching and detaching modules changes the order of the channel labels - The module labeling is static, not dynamic - None of the above
- From left to right of the PCU - Attaching and detaching modules changes the order of the channel labels
To Restore a primary infusion (select all that apply): - Press Channel Select on the module - Press Restore - Validate programming information parameters are accurate and appropriate - Press Start
- Press Channel Select on the module - Press Restore - Validate programming information parameters are accurate and appropriate - Press Start
Audio volume can be adjusted to the minimum limit set per the profile by pressing the Audio soft key from the main PCU screen. Once the minimum volume has been reached, the Louder/Softer keys are unavailable and an audio tone is emitted. - True - False
- True
Hard limits (Hard Guardrails) cannot be overridden. - True - False
- True
Patient specific care areas are referred to as Profiles within the BD Alaris PCU. - True - False
- True
Soft limits (Soft Guardrails) can be overridden, based on clinical requirements. - True - False
- True
The Inter-Unit Interface (IUI) connector is used to establish power and communications between the PCU and attached modules. - True - False
- True
The name of the data set currently operating on the PCU can be found in the upper line of the top blue title bar on the PCU display. - True - False
- True
To interrupt a power down sequence, a user can quickly press any key (except System On) on the PCU. - True - False
- True
Volumes infused can be viewed in Primary and Secondary by pressing the Pri/Sec Volume soft key on the PCU screen. - True - False
- True
Secondary infusions and bolus doses... - must complete in order to be subsequently restored - cannot be restored - only qualify for restore if they were previously interrupted - None of the above
- must complete in order to be subsequently restored