Author Question: When preparing to administer an intravenous push medication via a primary infusion, the nurse must ... (Read 26 times)

NguyenJ · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

When preparing to administer an intravenous push medication via a primary infusion, the nurse must first:

a. be certain to use a filter needle.
b. check compatibility of the medication with the infusion fluid.
c. cleanse the infusion port following medication administration.
d. disconnect the primary tubing during administration of the bolus.

Question 2

The health care provider has prescribed the client to receive 250 mL fluid over two hours. At what rate will the nurse set the electronic infusion device?

a. 12.5mL/hr c. 50 gtt/min
b. 125 gtt/min d. 125 mL/hr

anoriega3 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Filter needles are used when withdrawing medication from an ampule.
B Correct: Before administering any IV medication, its compatibility with the infusion fluid should be checked.
C Incorrect: This is performed immediately prior to checking for IV patency before administering an IV bolus.
D Incorrect: IV bolus medications are administered into an infusion port on the IV tubing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incomplete: This is not the correct rate.
B Incomplete: This is not the correct rate.
C Incomplete: This is not the correct rate.
D Correct: Electronic infusion sets infuse based on mL/hr. Divide 250 mL by two hours = 125 mL/hr.