IV Therapy Final Exam - Questions and Answers The first symptom of a venous vasospasm is: sharp pain extending from the site of infusion Which of the
... [Show More] following complications occurs when microorganisms migrate into the bloodstream? Septicemia Which systemic complication has a symptom of a mill wheel murmur? air embolism The recommended rate of infusion for one unit of packed red blood cells (PRBC) is no longer than: 4 hours Whole blood is indicated for: acute massive blood loss The nurse must check all of the following with another nurse before initiating transfusion: - blood type - patient name - unit number of blood - expiration date Pre-transfusion testing on the donor blood would include: - ABO and RH group determination - serologic testing for syphilis - screening for unexpected antibodies An allergic transfusion reaction to blood is usually caused by: antibodies against plasma proteins The term used for a patient having surgery who donates his own blood is called: Autologous When administering a blood transfusion, vital signs should be taken: before the transfusion is started, 15 minutes after infusion started, every 30 minutes till completed and one hour after transfusion completed Tubing used to administer Total Parenteral Nutrition should be changed at which frequency? every 24 hours Which of the following statements concerning TPN are true? - multi-vitamins cause the solution to be yellow in color - solutions must be prepared by the pharmacy - the IV tubing should be changed every twenty four hours - Blood glucose should be tested every 4-6 hours or per Drs. orders or facility protocol The LPN observes a patient receiving TPN for complications of this therapy, which include: glucose intolerance A patient receiving TPN fluid therapy experiences an air embolism in the central line. The nurse should immediately turn the patient onto the: left side and lower the head of the bed What are the complications resulting from receiving TPN? - electrolyte imbalances - essential fatty acid deficiency - protein sensitivity Which of the following would be necessary for infusing TPN? Select all that apply. - filter - physician's order - infusion pump - fat emulsions infused separately Are the components of TPN solution the same for all patients? No A patient has started receiving TPN after surgery. The rate will be increased in increments of ______ until the desired rate ordered is reached. 25 ml What are the layers of the vein from outer to inner? Tunica adventitia, tunica media, and tunica intima Which of the following is not considered a crystalloid solution? Colloid This type of sensory receptor in the skin processes the tactile sensations; ex. palpate vein mechano receptors This type of sensory receptor in the skin processes cold, warmth and pain [Show Less]