Exam 17: Introduction to Iv Therapy

An antibiotic is ordered to be administered in 100 mL D5W IVPB. What does this mean?

Lines attached to a primary line at an injection port, generally used to infuse medications, are called _________________________ or _________________________.

What is the average height that the IV bag is hung above the level of the patient's heart?

The physician inserts the IV into the patient's subclavian vein.What type of line is this?

Describe the irrigation routine for a saline lock.

Define the term "IV push."

What is the purpose of the slide clamp on IV tubing?

The RN is preparing a primary IV line. Does this need to be done using clean or sterile technique?

In what unit in the hospital are burettes are commonly used?

You receive an order to administer an IV medication diluted in 25 mL. The patient has a burette chamber hanging. Can this be used to administer this medication?

A patient is admitted following surgery and has significant pain. You might expect an order for what type of medication delivery device?

How many grams of dextrose are in 1000 mL of 12.5% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride?

Define "peripheral IV line."

Parenteral nutrition solutions generally are not used for longer than ____________________ hours due to the risk of bacterial growth.

A patient is ordered an IV of 1000 mL NS to infuse at 100 mL/hr. What clamp will you use to regulate/set this flow rate?

What is the abbreviation for 12.5% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride?

What is the correct fluid level for the IV drip chamber? Why?

In IV fluid abbreviations, D10LR identifies what IV fluid?

What type of pump might be used when a drug cannot be mixed with the other solutions yet needs to be infused over 15 minutes?

Which bag is hung at a higher level above the IV site: secondary or primary?