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darbym82

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When assessing a local infusion pump site, the nurse would correct which of the following?
 
  A. Label is on the device indicating anesthetic being used.
  B. The catheter connections are loose.
  C. Surgical dressings are dry and intact.
  D. There is no evidence of blood backing up the tubing.

Question 2

MC The primary purpose of client education is to
 
  A. Collect client data.
  B. Determine readiness to learn.
  C. Assess degree of compliance.
  D. Increase client's knowledge affecting health status.


beccamahon

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
B. Assess catheter connections. They should be firmly attached. If connections become detached, do NOT reattach because infection could occur. Notify physician.
A. Read label on device. It provides information regarding type of anesthetic, concentration, volume, flow rate, date and time prepared, and name of person who prepared it.
C. Dressing should be dry and intact. If not, stop infusion and notify physician. Catheter may not be properly placed.
D. Assess for blood backing up tubing. Stop infusion, and notify physician. This indicates possible displacement of catheter into blood vessel.

Answer to Question 2

D


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darbym82

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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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