#1
What is the drop factor in intravenous medication administration?
The number of drops per milliliter (gtts/mL) of the solution
The time it takes for one drop to fall
The concentration of the medication in the solution
The viscosity of the medication
#2
What is the primary role of the nurse in intravenous medication administration?
Prescribing medication dosage
Monitoring patient vital signs
Calculating pharmacy bills
Preparing medication in the pharmacy
#3
What is the role of a drip chamber in intravenous administration sets?
To measure medication concentration
To prevent air from entering the tubing
To control the flow rate of medication
To measure the patient's heart rate
#4
When calculating the drip rate for intravenous (IV) medication, what unit is commonly used to express time?
Seconds (s)
Minutes (min)
Hours (h)
Milliseconds (ms)
#5
What is the formula for calculating intravenous medication flow rate?
Flow rate (mL/h) = Volume (mL) / Time (h)
Flow rate (mL/min) = Volume (mL) / Time (min)
Flow rate (drops/min) = Volume (mL) / Time (min)
Flow rate (drops/h) = Volume (mL) / Time (h)
#6
How do you calculate the total volume of medication to be administered?
Total Volume = Concentration x Infusion Time
Total Volume = Flow rate x Time
Total Volume = Flow rate x Infusion Time
Total Volume = Concentration x Flow rate
#7
What is the purpose of a primary intravenous (IV) set?
To infuse medication continuously
To deliver a one-time bolus dose
To administer intravenous fluids
To control medication flow rate
#8
When calculating intravenous medication dosage, why is it important to consider the patient's weight?
To determine the frequency of administration
To adjust the medication concentration
To personalize the dosage based on individual needs
To calculate the total volume required
#9
What is the primary purpose of the intravenous (IV) push method?
To administer a large volume of medication quickly
To deliver medication over an extended period
To control the flow rate precisely
To infuse medications continuously
#10
When using a volumetric infusion pump, how is the flow rate typically controlled?
Adjusting the drop factor
Setting the infusion rate on the pump
Changing the tubing size
Increasing the medication concentration
#11
In intravenous therapy, what is the purpose of a Y-site on an administration set?
To mix multiple medications before administration
To connect the tubing to the patient's vein
To administer fluids rapidly
To allow simultaneous infusion of different medications
#12
What is the significance of the term 'compatibility' when referring to intravenous medications?
The ability of medications to be mixed in the same solution
The patient's willingness to take the medication
The medication's effectiveness
The ease of administration
#13
What is the purpose of a back-priming procedure in intravenous (IV) administration?
To clear air bubbles from the tubing
To measure medication concentration
To prevent infection
To assess the patient's response to the medication
#14
In intravenous (IV) therapy, what does the term 'infiltration' refer to?
The administration of medication directly into the bloodstream
The inadvertent administration of medication into surrounding tissues
The use of a Y-site connector
The measurement of blood pressure during infusion