This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: To prevent risk of contamination of formula, the best intervention is to: a. discard refrigerated ... (Read 87 times)

dakota nelson

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 604
To prevent risk of contamination of formula, the best intervention is to:
 a. discard refrigerated opened containers of formula after 48 hours.
  b. hang no more than a 24-hour supply of formula in an open system.
  c. add a new feeding container and tubing every 24 hours to the feeding tube left in place.
  d. promptly add new formula into the container in the open system when only a small amount of solution remains in the tubing.

Question 2

A potential problem when using open feeding systems is:
 a. increased set-up costs.
  b. increased risk for infection.
  c. increased viscosity of solution as it stands in the open system for longer periods of time.
  d. the need to rotate the container more often in order to redistribute molecules within the solution to minimize slowing down of infusion.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

sultansheikh

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 335
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b



dakota nelson

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 604
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

Did you know?

Common abbreviations that cause medication errors include U (unit), mg (milligram), QD (every day), SC (subcutaneous), TIW (three times per week), D/C (discharge or discontinue), HS (at bedtime or "hours of sleep"), cc (cubic centimeters), and AU (each ear).

Did you know?

Approximately one in four people diagnosed with diabetes will develop foot problems. Of these, about one-third will require lower extremity amputation.

Did you know?

In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.

Did you know?

All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.

Did you know?

Drugs are in development that may cure asthma and hay fever once and for all. They target leukotrienes, which are known to cause tightening of the air passages in the lungs and increase mucus productions in nasal passages.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library