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sam.t96

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To maintain an IV site, the nurse
 
  a. checks at the beginning of the shift
  that the IV is infusing at the correct
  rate and notes the volume remaining in
  the bag.
  d. assesses the IV site frequently.
  b. checks at the beginning of the shift
  that the IV is the prescribed fluid and
  has correct additives.
  e. determines the risk factors of client
  receiving the IV.
  c. raises the height of the IV bag so that
  the solution will infuse faster.
  f. sets the IV pump with the correct
  infusion rate and regularly monitors
  the infusion rate.

Question 2

What is the purpose of an IV solution that provides water, electrolytes, and blood products for clients experiencing extreme disease or traumatic events?
 
  a. Maintenance infusion c. Replacement infusion
  b. Restoration infusion d. Hypotonic solution infusion



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: a, b, d, e, f

Answer to Question 2

ANS: c



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