CHAPTER 3 NURSING CLIENTS RECEIVING DRUGS INTRAVENOUSLY

CHAPTER 3 NURSING CLIENTS RECEIVING DRUGS INTRAVENOUSLY

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TRUE/FALSE

ANS: F

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Correct	Electronic infusion pumps are used 1) to maintain the patency of the vascular access by maintaining constant pressure and 2) to provide more accurate IV flow rates than the conventional gravity method of administration.
Incorrect

PTS: 1 REF: p. 86 OBJ: Cognitive Level: Comprehension

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p. 86 OBJ: Cognitive Level: Knowledge

IV infusion devices may continue to function properly, even though the site is infiltrated.

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p. 87 OBJ: Cognitive Level: Knowledge

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p. 89 OBJ: Cognitive Level: Knowledge

Clients receiving home IV therapy are instructed to change the dressing on central venous catheters using clean technique.

ANS: F

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Correct	Dressings on central venous catheters should be changed using sterile technique.
Incorrect

PTS: 1 REF: p. 89 OBJ: Cognitive Level: Comprehension

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