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What is the ideal angle for IV insertion?
What is the ideal angle for IV insertion?
- 35-45 degrees (correct)
- 90 degrees
- 60-75 degrees
- 15 degrees
What are the signs and symptoms of extravasation?
What are the signs and symptoms of extravasation?
- Joint pain and muscle weakness
- Dizziness and headache
- Swelling at the site, continued IV flow after occlusion, burning around the IV site (correct)
- Fever and chills
How does insulin regulate glucose levels?
How does insulin regulate glucose levels?
- By causing a decrease in glucose absorption
- By inhibiting the sodium-potassium pump
- By decreasing cellular potassium levels
- By increasing absorption of glucose into cells by binding with the cell membrane (correct)
What is the role of glucagon in blood glucose regulation?
What is the role of glucagon in blood glucose regulation?
Which hormones compete with each other for blood glucose regulation?
Which hormones compete with each other for blood glucose regulation?
How is agonist defined?
How is agonist defined?
What does insulin do to blood glucose levels?
What does insulin do to blood glucose levels?
What can be a sign of extravasation in a patient receiving IV therapy?
What can be a sign of extravasation in a patient receiving IV therapy?
How does insulin affect the movement of glucose into cells?
How does insulin affect the movement of glucose into cells?
What is the role of epinephrine in relation to insulin?
What is the role of epinephrine in relation to insulin?
Which hormone works in opposition to insulin in regulating blood glucose levels?
Which hormone works in opposition to insulin in regulating blood glucose levels?
What is the primary function of agonist medications in cellular activities?
What is the primary function of agonist medications in cellular activities?
Which electrolyte level is regulated by insulin in cells?
Which electrolyte level is regulated by insulin in cells?
What is a common symptom of extravasation at an IV insertion site?
What is a common symptom of extravasation at an IV insertion site?
What is the purpose of insulin in the body?
What is the purpose of insulin in the body?
Which of the following is a symptom of extravasation at an IV site?
Which of the following is a symptom of extravasation at an IV site?
What is the primary function of the sodium-potassium pump in cells?
What is the primary function of the sodium-potassium pump in cells?
In blood glucose regulation, what is the role of glucagon?
In blood glucose regulation, what is the role of glucagon?
Which cellular activity does an agonist medication affect?
Which cellular activity does an agonist medication affect?
What causes blistering in surrounding tissue during extravasation?
What causes blistering in surrounding tissue during extravasation?
Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood glucose levels?
Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood glucose levels?
What is extravasation in the context of IV therapy?
What is extravasation in the context of IV therapy?
How does insulin affect glucose absorption into cells?
How does insulin affect glucose absorption into cells?
What role does glucagon play in blood glucose regulation?
What role does glucagon play in blood glucose regulation?
Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood glucose levels?
Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood glucose levels?
What are common signs and symptoms of extravasation at an IV site?
What are common signs and symptoms of extravasation at an IV site?
In what direction should an IV be inserted for optimal results?
In what direction should an IV be inserted for optimal results?
Which cellular activity is affected by agonist medications?
Which cellular activity is affected by agonist medications?
What is the primary function of the sodium-potassium pump in cells?
What is the primary function of the sodium-potassium pump in cells?
What does an agonist do in relation to cellular activities?
What does an agonist do in relation to cellular activities?
What happens after occlusion of the vein above the IV insertion site in case of extravasation?
What happens after occlusion of the vein above the IV insertion site in case of extravasation?
What are potential signs and symptoms of extravasation at an IV site?
What are potential signs and symptoms of extravasation at an IV site?
How does insulin regulate glucose levels in the body?
How does insulin regulate glucose levels in the body?
What is the primary role of agonist medications in cellular activities?
What is the primary role of agonist medications in cellular activities?
Which hormone competes with insulin to raise blood glucose levels?
Which hormone competes with insulin to raise blood glucose levels?
What happens if there is continued IV flow after occlusion of the vein above the insertion site?
What happens if there is continued IV flow after occlusion of the vein above the insertion site?
What is the functionality of the sodium-potassium pump in cells?
What is the functionality of the sodium-potassium pump in cells?
In what angle range is an IV typically inserted for optimal results?
In what angle range is an IV typically inserted for optimal results?
What does an agonist medication do when it attaches to receptor sites?
What does an agonist medication do when it attaches to receptor sites?
