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chandani

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What is the function of the drip chamber in IV tubing?
 
  a. It increases or decreases the flow rate of IV fluid.
  b. It attaches the IV tubing to the IV catheter.
  c. It increases or decreases the size of the drop of IV fluid entering the chamber.
  d. It connects the IV bag to the patient.

Question 2

Which of the following statements describes how you initially fill the drip chamber after you have attached the administration set to the IV fluid bag?
 
  a. Open the sliding clamp lock and let the drip chamber fill passively.
  b. Close the sliding clamp lock, and then squeeze the bag to force fluid into the drip chamber.
  c. Open the sliding clamp lock and keep it positioned higher than the IV fluid bag.
  d. Close the sliding clamp lock, and then squeeze and release the drip chamber until it is half full.



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dmurph1496

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d




chandani

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


kusterl

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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