The nurse is preparing to initiate continuous infusion heparin. ...

[luvbio]

The nurse is preparing to initiate continuous infusion heparin. The nurse should:
 
  a. check that the glass bottle of heparin is intact.
  b. administer heparin by gravity drip.
  c. always use an inner forearm IV site.
  d. set up a volumetric infusion pump.

Question 2

A child with hemophilia A is having surgery. The nurse would anticipate what medication to be prescribed for this child?
 
  a. desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) c. protamine sulfate
  b. heparin d. warfarin

[diana chang]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: Heparin is not packaged in bottles, but rather plastic bags.
B Incorrect: Heparin should not be administered by gravity drip.
C Incorrect: Any IV site can be used for this administration.
D Correct: Continuous IV heparin should be infused using a volumetric infusion pump.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: DDAVP has been shown to increase Factor VIII within 30 minutes after IV administration. It is used in clients with hemophilia A (deficiency in Factor VIII) during surgery.
B Incorrect: The nurse would question this prescription.
C Incorrect: The nurse would question this prescription.
D Incorrect: The nurse would question this prescription.

[luvbio]

Excellent

[smrtceo]

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