Author Question: For which patients are electronic infusion devices (EIDs) used? (Select all that apply.) a. Those ... (Read 39 times)

lilldybug07 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

For which patients are electronic infusion devices (EIDs) used? (Select all that apply.)

a. Those who require low hourly rates
b. Those who are at risk for volume overload
c. Those who have impaired renal clearance
d. Those who are receiving fluids that require a specific hourly volume

Question 2

A false high blood pressure reading may be obtained if the nurse:

A. Deflates the cuff too slowly
B. Has the client's arm above the heart level
C. Holds the stethoscope too firmly over the antecubital fossa
D. Repeats the blood pressure assessments too quickly

Loise Hard · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D
Infusion pumps are necessary for patients requiring low hourly rates, at risk for volume overload, with impaired renal clearance, or receiving medications or fluids that require a specific hourly volume.

Answer to Question 2

A
A. Slowly release pressure bulb valve, and allow manometer needle to fall at rate of 2 to 3 mm Hg/sec. Note point on manometer when first clear sound is heard. The sound will slowly increase in intensity. Too rapid or slow a decline in mercury level can cause inaccurate readings. Loose-fitting cuff causes false high readings.
B. Placement of arm above the level of the heart causes false low reading
C. Proper stethoscope placement ensures optimal sound reception. Stethoscope improperly positioned causes muffled sounds that often result in false low systolic and false high diastolic readings
D. Continuous cuff inflation causes arterial occlusion, resulting in numbness and tingling of client's arm.