Deck 21: Intravenous Solutions and Equipment

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)

Question 2

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

Answer 2

5% dextrose in normal saline

Question 3

The name for the main infusion administration set is _______________.

Answer 3

Primary line

Question 4

1,000 mL (1 L)of Lactated Ringer solution every 8 hours

Question 5

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 _______________.

Question 6

An electronic infusion control device used to administer IV fluids is referred to as a _______________.

Question 7

5 L D10W dextrose: _______________

Question 8

1,000 mL (1 L)of 5% dextrose in water to infuse at a rate of 100 mL per hour

Question 9

500 mL 1/2 NS sodium chloride (NaCl): _____

Question 10

List the components and percentage strengths of the following IV solutions.
a.D5¼S
b.D5NS 10 mEq KCl
c.D5RL