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1
Q

Best way to manage impedance to IV catheterization from venous valve.

A

fluid flow

2
Q
risks associated with IV catheterization with 2" angiocath in the following veins:
Basilic
Cephalic
Dorsal Hand
Ex. Jugular
Ventral Forearm
A
Basilic: kinking
Cephalic: kinking
Dorsal Hand: none
Ex. Jugular: infiltration
Ventral Forearm: none
3
Q
Which of the following veins poses the greatest risk?
Basilic
Cephalic
Dorsal Hand
Ex. Jugular
Ventral Forearm
A

External Jugular

4
Q

what is the purpose of the drip chamber on the IV administration set?

A

monitor function

5
Q

which site of venous access poses the highest risk of thrombophlebitis?

A

cephalic (smallest, low flow, most valves)

6
Q

what determines the incidence of thrombophlebitis?

A

vein size
cath. size
cath. material
blood flow

7
Q
how do you examine a patient for peripheral venous access?
Flashlight
Fluorescent Lights
Heat Lamp
Perpendicular task lighting
Tangential task lighting
A

Tangential–casts shadows

8
Q

If a venous valve is encountered when approx.half of an IV cath has been introduced, which of the following cations should be taken?
A. give up
B. insert a guidewire and advance catheter
C. provide fluid flow and advance catheter
D. remove the catheter and find another site
E. tape the catheter with its tip at the valve

A

Provide Fluid flow and advance the catheter

9
Q
To obtain a good IVF flow, what is a practical, safe height of the fluid bag to be above the patient?
A. 25cm 10"
B. 45cm 18"
C. 90cm 35"
D. 150cm 59"
E. Height doesn't matter
A

90 cm 35” (approx 3’)

10
Q
Which of the following should NOT be connected or used to inject at the point labeled X (syringe port) in the accompanying figure?
A. Another IVF admin kit
B. Blood admin kit
C. Hypodermic needle
D. Luer-tipped syringe
E. Non-Luer syringe
A

Hypodermic needle (could puncture set)

11
Q

which IVF should not be given with blood and why?

A

LR….it contains Ca2+