« previous next »

Author Question: Before administering a bag of intravenous (IV) fluid, a nurse should confirm the type and amount of ... (Read 13 times)

tiffannnnyyyyyy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 512
on: Jul 22, 2018
Before administering a bag of intravenous (IV) fluid, a nurse should confirm the type and amount of solution in the medical record and then do which of the following?
 
  a. Mark the time strip on the IV bag with a felt-tip pen.
  b. Calculate the tonicity of the solution.
  c. Ensure the integrity of the bag.
  d. Select a vented solution administration set.

Question 2

Which of the following is a developmental characteristic of the school-age child?
 
  a. understands unacceptable behaviors but may need assistance choosing between right and wrong
  b. imitates parental religious behaviors
  c. shows increased curiosity and improved ability to use reason and logic leads to frequent questioning
  d. views self as exceptional, special, and unique


fromAlphatoOmega22

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 345
Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Plastic solution bags are packaged with an outer plastic bag, which should remain intact until the solution is prepared for administration.

Answer to Question 2

A
Developmental characteristic of the school-age child (Kohlberg; conventional stage) include understanding unacceptable behaviors but may need assistance choosing between right and wrong.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Risperdal, an adult antipsychotic drug, for the symptomatic treatment of irritability in children and adolescents with autism. The approval is the first for the use of a drug to treat behaviors associated with autism in children. These behaviors are included under the general heading of irritability and include aggression, deliberate self-injury, and temper tantrums.

Did you know?

Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.

Did you know?

In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.

Did you know?

Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.

Did you know?

People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.

Pericardial effusion: A, normal pericardial sac; B, pericardial sac with excess fluid possibly causi Pericardial effusion: A, normal pericardial sac; B, pericardial sac with excess fluid possibly causi
Wild-type versus mutant fly Wild-type versus mutant fly
Administering Parenteral Subcutaneous or Intramuscular Injections Administering Parenteral Subcutaneous or Intramuscular Injections
Induration measurement in a tuberculin skin test, a type IV hypersensitivity. Induration measurement in a tuberculin skin test, a type IV hypersensitivity.
The nurse begins the general survey The nurse begins the general survey
Fluid Compartments and Fluid Homeostasis Fluid Compartments and Fluid Homeostasis
Video: Spinal Cord Injury Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library