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Hondros Nursing 172 Exam 2 Latest Updated 2024 Questions With Detailed Answers

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Hondros Nursing 172 Exam 2 Latest Updated 2024 Questions With Detailed Answers Why are Needleless connectors important? - Answer allows for venous access without removal of the connector, thus... maintaining a closed infusion system; reduces the risk of infection;allows for blood control, less risk to the nurse When would a needleless connector need changed? - Answer when it is removed for any reason, residual blood or debris is present, prior to a blood drawl for culture and upon contamination. potential risks for needleless connectors - Answer failure to disinfect the needless connectors prior to access can cause infection. What is the method of clearing IV lines? - Answer NS flush Why would the nurse flush an IV? - Answer to reduce the risk of occlusion What is a lock and what is it used for? - Answer A solution that is left instilled in the catheter to prevent occlusion between intermittent infusion; prevent occlusion Why is saline used for peripheral intermittent device flushing and locking rather than heparin? - Answer because there are no nutrients in saline that can help bacteria grow Advantages of a PICC line - Answer used when the patient requires longer med administrations, multi-lumen allows for multiple med administrations; PICC location and length of therapy - Answer upper arm; greater than 2 years Central line location and length of therapy - Answer neck/subclavian; less than or equal to 12 months Mid-line location, length and length of therapy - Answer upper arm; greater than 3"; less than 14 days Is a pump better to use to control the IV flow rate than a manual roller clamp? - Answer yes, allows for more accurate delivery of medications and alarms when fluids are not running properly What is occlusion pressure? (peristaltic pump) - Answer Part of the tube is compressed thus forcing the fluid thru Why is occlusion pressure important? - Answer no contamination; sterile; prevents back flow What is a syringe pump? - Answer uses traditional syringe; precisely accurate delivery system to administer small volumes of medications [Show More]

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