Which of these statements about patient-controlled analgesia ...

[vicky]

Which of these statements about patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is TRUE?
 
  a. Clients receiving PCA must be monitored for overdose side effects.
  b. Health care professionals allocate time for setting up and maintaining PCA when in use.
  c. PCA can only be administered via the epidural route.
  d. PCA can safely be used in pediatric and home health settings.

Question 2

A nurse needs to select a venipuncture site to administer a prescribed amount of IV fluid to a client. The nurse looks for a large vein when using a needle with a large gauge. Which of the following reasons explains the nurse's action?
 
  A) To prevent pain and discomfort
  B) To prevent compromising circulation
  C) To reduce the potential for blood clots
  D) To avoid restriction of mobility

[joneynes]

Answer to Question 1

D
Clients receiving PCA do not experience overdose side effects due to the lockout intervals. The PCA is successful in many types of pain and in many settings, including pediatric and home health settings.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
The nurse looks for a large vein when using a needle with a large gauge to prevent compromising circulation. To reduce the potential for blood clots and restrict a client's mobility, the nurse does not use foot or leg veins. The use of large gauge needles does not reduce pain or discomfort.