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What is the relationship between the needle gauge number and the inside diameter of the needle?
What is the typical gauge of a needle used for an IM injection, such as a flu shot?
What is the unit of measurement for the length of a needle?
What is the largest gauge of a needle?
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What is the purpose of a flush or lock in IV administration?
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What is the primary function of a secondary infusion?
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What type of material does not collapse as fluid exits and requires vented tubing?
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Which of the following IV fluids is compatible with PVC tubing?
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What type of catheter is inserted peripherally and advanced centrally?
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What is the smallest gauge needle?
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Where is the tip of a peripheral IV catheter located?
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Which type of saline is 0.45% sodium chloride?
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What is the purpose of Dextrose 5% in Water (D5W)?
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What is the function of Lactated Ringers (LR)?
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Which type of line would you expect to see placed in a patient receiving antibiotics for 4 weeks?
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What is the purpose of the SASH method?
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What is the primary reason for flushing central lines and ports?
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What is the benefit of using central venous catheter lines for medication administration?
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Why would the nurses on the Oncology unit want to have a heparin product in their Omnicell?
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How often should peripheral central lines be replaced?
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What is the purpose of locks in central lines and ports?
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What is the relationship between the needle gauge number and the inside diameter of the needle?
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What is the unit of measurement for the length of a needle?
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What is the typical gauge of a needle used for an IM injection, such as a flu shot?
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What is the range of available needle gauges?
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What is the measurement range of the length of a needle?
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What type of material is often used to make infusion containers and does not collapse as fluid exits, requiring vented tubing?
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What is the typical location of the tip of a peripheral IV catheter?
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Which type of catheter is inserted peripherally and advanced centrally?
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What type of material is often used to make infusion containers and collapses as fluid exits, not requiring vented tubing?
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What type of infusion is characterized by connecting IV fluid to the primary line, creating a Y site?
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Which type of tubing is commonly used for lipids and drugs incompatible with DEHP?
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What is the main difference between Normal Saline (NS) and Half-Normal Saline (Half NS)?
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What is the typical angle of insertion for an IM injection?
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What is the purpose of a heparin lock in IV administration?
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What is the composition of Lactated Ringers (LR)?
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What is the usual route of administration for antibiotics in a patient with osteomyelitis?
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What is the primary purpose of flushing central lines and ports?
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Why would the Omnicell system be beneficial for the Oncology unit?
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What is a common risk associated with central lines and ports?
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What is a characteristic of central venous catheter lines?
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How often should peripheral central lines be replaced?
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