Chapter 55 Fluids, Electrolytes, and Parenteral Therapy

Chapter 55  Fluids, Electrolytes, and Parenteral Therapy

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
The use of an infusion pump or controller still requires nursing supervision and frequent monitoring of the IV infusion to monitor for signs of infiltration that include which of the following? Select all that apply:
A)
Infusion site edema
B)
Infusion site necrosis
C)
Infusion site burning
D)
Infusion site itching
E)
Infusion site redness

2.
A physician orders normal saline for a client to replace lost fluids due to poor oral intake. The order is for 1000 mL normal saline to be infused over a period of six hours. If the drop rate is 20, what is the drip rate?

3.
A physician orders normal saline for a client to replace lost fluids due to poor oral intake. The order is for 1000 mL D5W to be infused over a period of four hours. If the drop rate is five, what is the drip rate?

4.
A physician orders levofloxacin (Levaquin) for a client to treat infection. The order is for levofloxacin (Levaquin) 500 mg/100 mL to be infused over a period of one hour. If the drop rate is 10, what is the drip rate?

5.
A physician orders levofloxacin (Levaquin) for a client to treat infection. The order is for levofloxacin (Levaquin) 1000 mg/50 mL to be infused over a period of one hour. If the drop rate is 15, what is the drip rate?

6.
Fluid overload can occur during IV infusion. Which of the following are signs of fluid the nurse should monitor a client for during an IV infusion? Select all that apply:
A)
Weight loss
B)
Decreased blood pressure
C)
Distended neck veins
D)
Rapid breathing
E)
Hypernatremia

Answer Key

1.
A, E
2.
55 to 56 drops/min
3.
20 to 21 drops/min
4.
16 to 17 drops/min
5.
12 to 13 drops/min
6.
C, D