Author Question: The primary purpose of priming all IV tubing before connecting it to the client is to: a. prevent ... (Read 35 times)

cool · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The primary purpose of priming all IV tubing before connecting it to the client is to:

a. prevent air embolism.
b. ensure that an accurate dose of medication is delivered.
c. aid in the solution flow through an infusion device.
d. establish flow rate.

Question 2

The health care provider prescribes the client to receive 1000 mL of IV fluid every eight hours. At what rate should the nurse program the electronic infusion pump to infuse?

a. 100 mL c. 150 mL
b. 125 mL d. 200 mL

Qarqy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: The purpose of priming IV tubing is to displace (remove) the air that fills the tubing during manufacturing.
B Incorrect: This is not the purpose of priming IV tubing.
C Incorrect: This is not the purpose of priming IV tubing.
D Incorrect: This is not the purpose of priming IV tubing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: The client should receive 125 mL per hour.
B Correct: Divide 1000 mL by eight hours = 125 mL/hr.
C Incorrect: The client should receive 125 mL per hour.
D Incorrect: The client should receive 125 mL per hour.