Deck 14: Intravenous Solutions and Equipment

Question 1

What IV solution is shown here?

A) D₅NS
B) NS
C) RL
D) D5 0.45% NS

Answer 1

D₅NS

Question 2

What IV solution is shown here?

A) D₅NS
B) NS
C) D5 0.45% NS
D) D5 0.45% NS with 20 mmol KCl

Answer 2

D5 0.45% NS with 20 mmol KCl

Question 3

What solution is shown below?

A) D₅NS
B) RL
C) NS
D) D5 0.45% NS

Answer 3

NS

Question 4

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 a ______________ line. (Select all that apply.)

A) secondary
B) piggy back
C) piggy-back
D) multi line
E) upper line

Question 5

List the components and percentage strengths of the following IV solution.
D51/4S ______.
This solution contains __________% of dextrose in ___________% saline.

Question 6

Calculate the number of grams of NaCl and dextrose in the following solution. Round answers to nearest hundredth.
250 mL D5NS contains ______ g dextrose and ______ g NaCl.

Question 7

Calculate the number of grams of NaCl and dextrose in the following solution. Round answer to nearest thousandth.
0.5 L D51/4NS contains ______ g dextrose and ________ g NaCl.

Question 8

List the components and percentage strengths of the following IV solution.
D5NS 10 mEq KCl
This solution contains _________% of dextrose in _______% saline with ________ mEq potassium chloride.

Question 9

Complete the following.
When administering a heparin lock flush, the average dosage of heparin is _____ units and never to exceed _________ units.