A nurse begins infusing a 250-mL bag of IV fluid at 1845 on ...

[cherise1989]

A nurse begins infusing a 250-mL bag of IV fluid at 1845 on Monday and programs the pump to infuse at 50 mL/hr. At what time should the infusion be completed?
 
  a. 2300 Monday
  b. 2345 Monday
  c. 0015 Tuesday
  d. 0045 Tuesday

Question 2

A nurse is assisting the health care provider in inserting a central line. Which action indicates the nurse is following the recommended bundle protocol to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI)?
 
  a. Preps skin with povidone-iodine solution.
  b. Suggests the femoral vein for insertion site.
  c. Applies double gloving without hand hygiene.
  d. Uses chlorhexidine skin antisepsis prior to insertion.

[ricroger]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
250 mL  50 mL/hr = 5 hr
1845 + 5 hr = 2345, which would be 2345 on Monday.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A recommended bundle at insertion of a central line is hand hygiene prior to catheter insertion; use of maximum sterile barrier precautions upon insertion; chlorhexidine skin antisepsis prior to insertion and during dressing changes; avoidance of the femoral vein for central venous access for adults; and daily evaluation of line necessity, with prompt removal of non-essential lines. Povidone-iodine is not recommended.

[cherise1989]

Thank you!

[ricroger]

Always glad to help...