Author Question: A nurse is assessing the reading on a volume-control set when administering an IV drug to a client. ... (Read 206 times)

leilurhhh · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is assessing the reading on a volume-control set when administering an IV drug to a client. Which of the following functions is performed by a volume-control set?

A) Eliminates the need for an additional bag of fluid
B) Administers a large volume of solution
C) Allows instant access to the venous system
D) Holds solution from a smaller container

Question 2

A nurse is assessing a client with dental problems including irritation, inflammation, and bleeding gums. The nurse recognizes that what condition may be contributing to these signs and symptoms?

A) Plaque
B) Sordes
C) Gingivitis
D) Periodontal disease

jsm54321 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
A volume-control set eliminates the need for additional fluid by substituting for the separate secondary container of solution. It is used to administer IV medication in a small volume of solution at intermittent intervals and to avoid accidentally overloading the circulatory system. A medication lock, not a volume-control set, allows instant access to the venous system. A volume-control set is a chamber in IV tubing that holds a portion of the solution from a larger container, not a smaller container.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The client has gingivitis, which develops when bacteria multiply and build up between teeth and gums, leading to irritation, inflammation, and bleeding. Bleeding gums are not a symptom of sordes, plaque, or periodontal disease. Sordes are dried crusts containing mucus and are common on the lips and teeth of unconscious clients. Plaque is a substance that supports the growth of mouth bacteria and that is composed of mucin and other gritty substances in saliva. Periodontal disease is a condition that results in the destruction of the tooth-supporting structures and jawbone.