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WhattoUnderstand · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Which rate, in general, is a safe dose when administering a medication via an intravenous bolus injection?

a. 0.5 mL per minute c. 2 mL per minute
b. 1 mL per minute d. 3 mL per minute

Question 2

What is the first action the nurse should perform when administering a drug intravenously through a special administration chamber?

a. Inject the medication to be administered into the chamber.
b. Set the intravenous flow rate.
c. Prime the infusion equipment.
d. Initiate the infusion at the prescribed rate.

Bigfoot1984 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This rate is too slow and will provide a slower onset of action.
B Correct: As a general rule, IV boluses should be given at a rate of 1 mL per minute for providing appropriate onset of action and protecting the vein.
C Incorrect: This rate is too fast for an IV bolus.
D Incorrect: This rate is much too fast for an IV bolus.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is done after the tubing has been primed.
B Incorrect: This is done after the tubing has been primed and the medication administered into the chamber.
C Correct: The nurse should prime the tubing first to remove air that could result in an air embolism.
D Incorrect: This is performed after the tubing has been primed.