This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The order is for the patient to receive 500 mL over 4 hours. The nurse has an electronic infusion ... (Read 49 times)

michelleunicorn

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 565
on: Jun 25, 2018
The order is for the patient to receive 500 mL over 4 hours. The nurse has an electronic infusion device (EID) in place that provides for the regulation of hourly infusion. The IV tubing available is 10 gtt/mL.
 
  What is the setting for the infusion device?
  a. 125 mL/hr
  b. 500 mL/hr
  c. 21 gtt/min
  d. 32 gtt/min

Question 2

What should the nurse do to establish a two-chamber waterless chest tube system?
 
  a. Add sterile water to the suction chamber
  b. Add sterile solution to the water seal
  c. Set the float ball to the correct drainage pressure
  d. Connect directly to the chest tube and add nothing


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Benayers

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
For use of EID for infusion, turn on the power button, select the required drops per minute or volume per hour, close the door to the control chamber, and press the start button. In this case, 500 mL/4 hr = 125 mL/hr.

Answer to Question 2

D
The waterless two-chamber system is ready for connecting to the patient's chest tube after the wrappers have been opened. The waterless system's principles are similar to those of the water-seal system, except that fluid is not required for setup. Because water is not used, accidentally tipping over the system does not compromise the patient's condition. The suction chamber does not depend on water. Instead, it contains a float ball, which is set by a suction control dial after the suction source is turned on.


michelleunicorn

  • Member
  • Posts: 565
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

kishoreddi

  • Member
  • Posts: 329
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The eye muscles are the most active muscles in the whole body. The external muscles that move the eyes are the strongest muscles in the human body for the job they have to do. They are 100 times more powerful than they need to be.

Did you know?

A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.

Did you know?

Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.

Did you know?

For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.

Did you know?

On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.

Patient teaching: female breast assessment Patient teaching: female breast assessment
Patient having glaucoma test. Patient having glaucoma test.
An open chamber MRI may be more comfortable for the patient, but images may not be as distinct. An open chamber MRI may be more comfortable for the patient, but images may not be as distinct.
Role-Playing a Situation in Which a Patient Is from Another Culture Role-Playing a Situation in Which a Patient Is from Another Culture
Aquamatic pad and heating unit provide dry heat treatment to a patient’s arm. Aquamatic pad and heating unit provide dry heat treatment to a patient’s arm.
A therapist assisting an amputee patient to regain mobility and strength after amputation. A therapist assisting an amputee patient to regain mobility and strength after amputation.
Video: Energy sources - types

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library