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What does the IV refer to?

Central intravenous line

Peripheral intravascular line

Distal intravenous catheter

Peripheral intravenous line

Peripheral intravenous line

What does IV therapy typically administer? Select all that apply

fluid

medication

blood products

oxygen

fluid

medication

blood products

What do the IV infusion computer and pump control?

Flow rate of the substance

Patient prognosis

Heart and respiratory rate

Allergic response to the substance

Flow rate of the substance

What information should you report to the nurse overseeing a patient's care?

You or the patient notice redness, swelling, and discharge at the IV insertion site.

The patient states their pain is under control.

You or the patient notice that the call bell is working.

The IV line is secured to the insertion site.

You or the patient notice redness, swelling, and discharge at the IV insertion site.

What does an arterial pressure line monitor?

Static atrial blood pressure

Instantaneous arterial blood pressure

Axillary access

Manual cuff blood pressure

Instantaneous arterial blood pressure

What risks exist to the patient who has an arterial pressure line? Select all that apply.

Bleeding risk if the line is dislodged

Infection risk at the insertion site

Air embolism if air enters the line

Headache from dehydration

Bleeding risk if the line is dislodged

Infection risk at the insertion site

Air embolism if air enters the line

What is maintained at the level of the heart for accurate readings?

Patient's hand

Transducer

Pressure bag

Transfusion

Transducer

Where is a PAC commonly found on the patient?

Abdomen, inserted into pulmonary artery

Leg, inserted into jugular vein

Neck, inserted into jugular vein

Arm, inserted into femoral vein

Neck, inserted into jugular vein

What access category do PACs have?

Central IV access

Peripheral IV access

Central IV access

Accidental dislodgement of a PAC poses what risks? Select all that apply.

Myocardial tissue irritation or damage

Allergic reaction

Arrhythmias and dysrhythmias

Asphyxiation

Aspiration

Myocardial tissue irritation or damage

Arrhythmias and dysrhythmias

What is another name for a chest tube?

Thoracostomy tube

Thoracic drain

Transcutaneous tube

Thoracolumbar tube

Thoracostomy tube

What is the purpose of a chest tube?

To remove air, fluid, or blood from the pelvic cavity

To remove air, fluid, or blood from the pleural cavity

To monitor hemodynamics of the pleural space

To promote a pneumothorax to increase oxygenation

To remove air, fluid, or blood from the pleural cavity

Which choice is not a contraindication to remove the patient from in-room suction for mobilization?

Lung transplant

Deconditioning

Lung surgery

Pneumothorax

Deconditioning

When mobilizing the patient, where should you keep the chest tube drain system?

Lower than the level of insertion on the patient

Higher than the level of insertion on the patient

Lower than the level of insertion on the patient

What are the components of a Jackson-Pratt device?

Tubing and bulb

Cable and IV bag

Indwelling monitor

Port with internal catheter

Tubing and bulb

How do you manage the Jackson-Pratt drain for patient mobilization?

Contact nursing staff to remove the drain.

Empty the contents of the drain first.

Secure the drain to the patient's gown.

Release the cap and squeeze the bulb to ensure drainage.

Secure the drain to the patient's gown.

What are indications for a urinary catheter? Select all that apply.

Patient is unable to void independently.

Patient is in a room with other patients.

Patient cannot mobilize to the restroom.

Patient's urinary output must be tracked.

Patient is unable to void independently.

Patient cannot mobilize to the restroom.

Patient's urinary output must be tracked.

Where should the urinary catheter collection bag be positioned to maintain drainage flow?

Below the level of the patient's bladder

Above the level of the patient's bladder

Below the level of the patient's bladder

Which type of catheter is a Foley?

Intermittent, for short-term use

Indwelling, with a balloon tip inflated inside the bladder

Suprapubic, inserted through the abdominal wall into the bladder

External condom secured over the genitalia

Indwelling, with a balloon tip inflated inside the bladder

Where are feeding tubes commonly found?

Inserted in nares of the nose to provide supplemental nutrition

Inserted through the nose into pleural space for a pneumothorax

Inserted into the esophagus to provide supplemental oxygen

Inserted only in the event of an emergency.

Inserted in nares of the nose to provide supplemental nutrition

What statement about feeding tubes is true?

They cannot be disconnected by nursing staff for activity.

They can be disconnected by nursing staff for activity

They can be disconnected by nursing staff for activity

Which statement about a portable monitor is true?

The monitor must stay mounted to the wall or pole.

The monitor is mobile and can be disconnected for activity.

The monitor is mobile and can be disconnected for activity.

What does continuous telemetry commonly monitor? Select all that apply.

Heart rate

Arterial blood pressure

ECG activity

Pulse oximetry

Perceived exertion

Heart rate

Arterial blood pressure

ECG activity

Pulse oximetry

Which line or tube is not typically found in an ICU?

Intracranial pressure monitor

Lumbar drain

Umbrella monitor

Impella left ventricular assist device monitor

Umbrella monitor

When do you initially determine if a patient has tubes or lines?

When conferring with colleagues

During orientation to unit policies

After the session has concluded

While reviewing chart and during in-room observation

While reviewing chart and during in-room observation