Author Question: The nurse is preparing to initiate continuous infusion heparin. The nurse should: a. check that ... (Read 87 times)

luvbio · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The nurse is preparing to initiate continuous infusion heparin. The nurse should:

a. check that the glass bottle of heparin is intact.
b. administer heparin by gravity drip.
c. always use an inner forearm IV site.
d. set up a volumetric infusion pump.

Question 2

A child with hemophilia A is having surgery. The nurse would anticipate what medication to be prescribed for this child?

a. desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) c. protamine sulfate
b. heparin d. warfarin

diana chang · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: Heparin is not packaged in bottles, but rather plastic bags.
B Incorrect: Heparin should not be administered by gravity drip.
C Incorrect: Any IV site can be used for this administration.
D Correct: Continuous IV heparin should be infused using a volumetric infusion pump.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: DDAVP has been shown to increase Factor VIII within 30 minutes after IV administration. It is used in clients with hemophilia A (deficiency in Factor VIII) during surgery.
B Incorrect: The nurse would question this prescription.
C Incorrect: The nurse would question this prescription.
D Incorrect: The nurse would question this prescription.