Deck 21: Intravenous Solutions and Equipment

Question 1

Directions: Calculate the number of grams of NaCl and/or dextrose in the following solutions.

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0.5 L D NS ________ g dextrose ________ g NaCl

Answer 1

25; 1.125

Question 2

Directions: Interpret the following IV orders.
1,000 mL (1 L) of L/R q8h

Answer 2

Administer 1,000 mL of lactated Ringer solution every 8 hours

Question 3

Directions: Fill in the correct number or word(s) to answer the question.

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The IV line that can be used to administer medications and solutions and can be connected to a port on the main infusion is called _______________.

Answer 3

secondary line

Question 4

Directions: Interpret the following IV orders.
1,000 mL (1 L) D5W to infuse at a rate of 100 mL per hour

Question 5

Directions: Fill in the correct number or word(s) to answer the question.

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_______________ devices allow a client to self-administer pain medication.

Question 6

Directions: Calculate the number of grams of NaCl and/or dextrose in the following solutions.

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250 mL D5NS _______ g dextrose ________ g NaCl

Question 7

Directions: Fill in the correct number or word(s) to answer the question.

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The name for the main infusion administration set is _______________.

Question 8

Directions: Calculate the number of grams of NaCl and/or dextrose in the following solutions.

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5 L D10W dextrose: _______________

Question 9

Directions: Identify the letter of the label corresponding to the IV fluid abbreviation. NS

Question 10

Directions: Identify the letter of the label corresponding to the IV fluid abbreviation. D5NS

Question 11

Directions: Identify the letter of the label corresponding to the IV fluid abbreviation. D NS with 20 mEq KCL

Question 12

Directions: Fill in the correct number or word(s) to answer the question.

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List the components and percentage strengths of the following IV solutions.
a. D5
S
b. D5NS 10 mEq KCl
c. D5RL

Question 13

Directions: Fill in the correct number or word(s) to answer the question.

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In IV fluid abbreviations, D5NS identifies what IV fluid? _______________

Question 14

Directions: Calculate the number of grams of NaCl and/or dextrose in the following solutions.

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500 mL NS sodium chloride (NaCl): _____

Question 15

Directions: Fill in the correct number or word(s) to answer the question.

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An IV pump is an example of an ___________ infusion device.