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ADN Midterm

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What gauge is a blue cannula?   show
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show 18  
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show 20  
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show vomiting, diarrhea, gastric suctioning, intestinal fistulas, intestinal drainage, diuretic therapy, renal disorders, endocrine disorders, sweating from excessive exercise, increased environmental temperature, hemorrhage, chronic abuse of laxatives  
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What is insensible water loss?   show
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show self limiting of fluids (fear of incontinence), physical disabilities, cognitive impairments, older adults without air conditioning  
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show Greater than 10.2 mg/dl  
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What are some S&S of hypercalcemia?   show
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What kinds of vital sign changes can you see in a patient with hypercalcemia?   show
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What is the lab value for hyperkalemia?   show
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What are the S&S of hyperkalemia?   show
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What was the food Kristi told us to remember was high in potassium?   show
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What are good sources of magnesium?   show
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What is the average amount of water that can be lost in urine per day?   show
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What are the 5 proper steps for a blood transfusion?   show
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What do you do if your patient has a fever when you take the innitial set of vital signs prior to blood transfusion?   show
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What should the RN verify that the MD obtained prior to transfusion?   show
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What fluid do you use to prime the line and start the iv prior to blood transfusion?   show
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show 20 gauge or larger (the smaller the number, the larger the gauge)  
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show YES  
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show client's information, type of transfusion, name, birthday, MR#, unit#(identical on bag and requisition), blood type and rh factor, expiration date  
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show yes and no. Delayed reactions can occur days to months after a transfusion which can be manifested by increased temperature, decreased hematocrit and mild jaundice  
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show hypersensitivity, febrile, hemolytic, bacterial  
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show fever, uticaria (hives), anaphylactic shock  
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What are the signs of a febrile transfusion reaction?   show
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show caused by blood incompatibility: nausea, vomiting, lower back pain, tachycardia, hypotension, hematuria, decreased urine output  
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What are the signs of a bacterial transfusion reaction?   show
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What is anaphylactic shock?   show
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show Have they ever had a blood transfusion before. Greater risk of complication with each transfusion. (I think Kristi said problems after 10)  
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show circulatory overload  
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What are assessment findings for fluid overload?   show
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show decrease flow rate, elevate HOB, watch for dysrhythmias, notify dr, O2, morphine sulfate for vasodilating  
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show benadryl (airway management, O2, treat shock)  
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What medication might be given for a febrile transfusion reaction?   show
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show benadryl (airway management, O2, supportive care)  
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show ATB, fluid recuscitation, vasopressors, corticosteroids (blood will need to be cultured)  
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What steps should you take when your patient has a transfusion reaction?   show
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What do you need to consider before administering antibiotic IV piggyback?   show
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show verify med, prepare med, spike IVPB with secondary tubing, connect secondary tubing to port on primary tubing,ensure the connection is above the pump house,if fluid is running-no need for saline flush,if not flush with 2-3 ml of saline, set pump and start  
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show monitor the infusion and document  
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show STOP THE INFUSION. Treatment will be specific to the type of complication  
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show leakage of a vesicant into surrounding tissue, stop the transfusion and call dr and pharmacy to determine appropriate protocol  
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What is infiltration?   show
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What are the s & s of hematoma?   show
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What steps can you take you take to prevent hematoma?   show
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show apply direct, light pressure with sterile gauze pad over site for 2-3 min, elevate extremeity over pt's head or on a pillow to maximize venous return, ice may be applied to prevent enlargement  
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How can you prevent thrombosis?   show
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show never flush to remove the clot, discontinue and restart in a different site, notify dr and assess site for circulatory impairment  
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What are S & S of phlebitis?   show
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show use large veins, central lines or picc's for long term or hypertonic solutions, use smallest cannula possible for solution, rotate site Q72-96 hrs, stabilize catheter, use good handwashing and IV techniques, change solution containers Q 24 hours  
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What is the phlebitis scale 0-4?   show
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Does the risk of phlebitis increase after the first 24 hours?   show
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When should peripheral iv's be changed?   show
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What solutions pose a greater risk for phlebitis?   show
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show discontinue the infusion, apply warm or cold compresses, consult with physician  
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show yes and no, could take days or weeks to develop  
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show muscles nerves and vessels are all in compartments confined in flexible spaces bound by skin, fascia and bone.  
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What is compartment syndrome?   show
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What is a rating of 0 the infiltration scale (0-4)?   show
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show 1. skin blanched,edema < 1in., cool to touch, with or w/out pain  
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What is a rating of 2 the infiltration scale (0-4)?   show
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What is a rating of 3 the infiltration scale (0-4)?   show
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What is a rating of 4 the infiltration scale (0-4)?   show
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How can you prevent infiltration?   show
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How do you treat infiltration?   show
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What are the S & S of extravasation?   show
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How do you treat extravasation?   show
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What can cause local infections r/t iv therapy?   show
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show call dr, remove the cannula, culture tip and site and do blood cultures, apply sterile dressing, ATB as ordered, monitor the site  
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What is Best Practice when handling and discontinuing and IV?   show
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What is the most accurate way to infuse?   show
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What is the normal range for sodium?   show
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show 3.5 - 5-5  
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show 1.5 - 2.5  
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show 8.5 - 10.2  
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What is the normal range for phosphate?   show
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show NO  
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(Patient teaching) Does a patient need a medic-alert bracelet if they have an implanted device for long term use?   show
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(Patient teaching) Are there any activity restrictions for patients with a PICC or CVAC?   show
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(Patient teaching) Can a patient with a PICC and non-implanted CVAD bathe or swim?   show
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show yes - when it is not being accessed  
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How should you care for a central line insertion site?   show
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How do you change a central line dressing?   show
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show prepare client, open and prepare infusion set, spike solution container, hang solution on pole, partially fill drip chanber, prime tubing, label container and tubing, apply timing label to container  
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What supplies do you need to discontinue IV?   show
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show gather supplies, explain procedure, wash hands, turn off iv, apply gloves, loosen dressing wile keeping catheter stabilized, apply gauze over site, remove catheter, press down, hold 2 min, inspect cath tip, document, check in 15 minutes  
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How long do you apply pressure after d/c an iv in a patient taking blood thinners?   show
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show catheters and needles (angio), infusion pump, regulatory devices, tubing, filters (clean gloves, adhesive tape or securement device, iv pole, tubing, syringe and med if giving iv med via push)  
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What are the special considerations when starting an IV on pediatric patients?   show
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show inspect for redness, swelling, tenderness, drainage, compare length of external portion of catheter with documented length to assess for displacement  
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show yes, if they become soiled or not forming a seal around site. Use clean gloves, clean site with chlorhexidine, apply tegaderm  
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What are the special considerations for starting an IV on an elderly client?   show
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Are they elderly at a greater risk of fluid overload and/or fluid deficit?   show
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Can you use a BP cuff as a tournequet in older adults with delicate skin?   show
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show 1. Neo-adjuvant 2. Adjuvant 3. Palliative  
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When is Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy used?   show
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show AFTER surgery to make sure that any cancerous cells are killed  
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When is palliative chemotherapy used?   show
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show feet and scalp  
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show men (adipose tissue does not have water content and women have more adipose tissue) 50-55% adult women and 55-60% adult men  
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show 45-55% (less than adults therefore greater risk for fluid volume deficits) (elderly women at greatest risk!)  
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How much body water do infants have?   show
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Who is the environmental theorist who pioneered concepts of light, cleanliness, ventilation, warmth, diet and noise?   show
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Which theorist is known for fundamental NEEDS and The Nature of Nursing?   show
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Which nursing theorist is known for the science of CARING?   show
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show Patricia Benner  
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show Ida Jean Orlando  
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show Madeline Leninger  
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Which nursing theorist is the Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness Theorist?   show
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Which nursing theorist proposed the Behavioral Systems Model?   show
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Which nursing theorist proposed the thoery of Goal Attainment?   show
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Which nursing theorist proposed the three levels of prevention (primary, secondary, tertiary)?   show
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show Orem  
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Which nursing theorist proposed the Adaptation model?   show
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show Peplau  
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show Prevention, to protect oneself against environmental risks. Immunizations, sun screen, nutritious foods.  
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What is secondary prevention?   show
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What is tertiary prevention?   show
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show Maslow  
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What are Maslow's hierarchy of needs?   show
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show positive Chvostek's or Trousseau's sign, tetany, laryngeal stridor, dysphagia, tingling around the mouth or extremities, increased GI motility and cramping, anxiety, irritability, decreased HR and hypotension, EKG changes  
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show sudden, involuntary contraction of a vein or an artery resulting in temporary cessation of bloof flow through a vessel. R/T cold infusates, irritating solution, too rapid administration of IV solution or viscous solution.  
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show it must be verified by x-ray  
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show make sure Dr order was written prior to TPN bag change, keep TPN in refridgerater until 30-60 minutes prior to admin. the bag tubing and filter must be changed every 24 hours, check bag against the dr's order, inspect bag to ensure no fat globules present  
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show yes  
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Can you start TPN at the physician's prescribed rate?   show
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show 24 hours  
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What do you need to monitor once TPN has been started?   show
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Can you ever catch up TPN if it has fallen behind?   show
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How do you D/C TPN?   show
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Can the catheter used for TPN be left in 72-96 hours?   show
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Can you give a piggyback into a line used for TPN?   show
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show Therapeutic communication  
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What does SOLAR mean?   show
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Some other points to remember for therapeutic communication:   show
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When is parenteral nutrition used?   show
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Do dextrose and lactated ringers provide nutrition?   show
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show if a person has INCREASED nutritional needs due to trauma, burns, surgery or malnutrition  
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What does TPN contain?   show
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show NO. Must be administered through a central line whose tip lies in the superior vena cava.  
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show 72 hours  
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How often do you need to change tubing for PN containing lipids?   show
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Is infection a complication of TPN?   show
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show Hang D10 solution right away to prevent hypoglycemia  
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What kinds of metabolic problems can occur with TPN?   show
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show dislodgement, thrombosis of great vein, and phlebitis  
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show 2-4 hours  
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show draw a single line through the erroneous entry and write the time, date and your name/innitials. Make the correction in a way that preserves the original entry.  
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Does TPN require a filter?   show
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show a closed tip catheter aka Gershong  
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What is the name of the open tipped catheter primarily used for pediatric patients?   show
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What do you call the adult sized open tipped catheter which opens directly into the bloodstream?   show
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On a closed tip/Gershong catheter, why is there a valve at the tip?   show
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show decreased risk of air emboli or bleeding, no need for heparin flush, no need to clamp catheter, reduce flushing protocols between use.  
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What are some best practices to use when hanging an IV bag?   show
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What should you teach the patient when innitiating IV therapy?   show
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What is maintenence therapy?   show
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What is replacement therapy?   show
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show therapy for concurrent or continuing losses  
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show Iron overload (it is a delayed reaction)  
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show nausea, vomiting, hypotension, elevated iron levels  
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show with Desferal. Urine will look red during excretion of the iron. Monitor iron levels.  
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How often do you take vital signs when administering a blood transfusion?   show
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Should you place the blood administration sheet in the appropriate place on the chart?   show
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Should you change the blood set every 4 hours or with each unit of blood?   show
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