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What is the relationship between the needle gauge number and the inside diameter of the needle?
What is the relationship between the needle gauge number and the inside diameter of the needle?
- The smaller the number, the larger the inside diameter (correct)
- There is no correlation between the needle gauge number and the inside diameter
- The larger the number, the larger the inside diameter
- The larger the number, the smaller the inside diameter
What is the typical gauge of a needle used for an IM injection, such as a flu shot?
What is the typical gauge of a needle used for an IM injection, such as a flu shot?
- 13 gauge
- 27 gauge
- 22-25 gauge (correct)
- 18 gauge
What is the unit of measurement for the length of a needle?
What is the unit of measurement for the length of a needle?
- Millimeters
- Centimeters
- Inches (correct)
- Feet
What is the largest gauge of a needle?
What is the largest gauge of a needle?
What is the purpose of a flush or lock in IV administration?
What is the purpose of a flush or lock in IV administration?
What is the primary function of a secondary infusion?
What is the primary function of a secondary infusion?
What type of material does not collapse as fluid exits and requires vented tubing?
What type of material does not collapse as fluid exits and requires vented tubing?
Which of the following IV fluids is compatible with PVC tubing?
Which of the following IV fluids is compatible with PVC tubing?
What type of catheter is inserted peripherally and advanced centrally?
What type of catheter is inserted peripherally and advanced centrally?
What is the smallest gauge needle?
What is the smallest gauge needle?
Where is the tip of a peripheral IV catheter located?
Where is the tip of a peripheral IV catheter located?
Which type of saline is 0.45% sodium chloride?
Which type of saline is 0.45% sodium chloride?
What is the purpose of Dextrose 5% in Water (D5W)?
What is the purpose of Dextrose 5% in Water (D5W)?
What is the function of Lactated Ringers (LR)?
What is the function of Lactated Ringers (LR)?
Which type of line would you expect to see placed in a patient receiving antibiotics for 4 weeks?
Which type of line would you expect to see placed in a patient receiving antibiotics for 4 weeks?
What is the purpose of the SASH method?
What is the purpose of the SASH method?
What is the primary reason for flushing central lines and ports?
What is the primary reason for flushing central lines and ports?
What is the benefit of using central venous catheter lines for medication administration?
What is the benefit of using central venous catheter lines for medication administration?
Why would the nurses on the Oncology unit want to have a heparin product in their Omnicell?
Why would the nurses on the Oncology unit want to have a heparin product in their Omnicell?
How often should peripheral central lines be replaced?
How often should peripheral central lines be replaced?
What is the purpose of locks in central lines and ports?
What is the purpose of locks in central lines and ports?
What is the relationship between the needle gauge number and the inside diameter of the needle?
What is the relationship between the needle gauge number and the inside diameter of the needle?
What is the unit of measurement for the length of a needle?
What is the unit of measurement for the length of a needle?
What is the typical gauge of a needle used for an IM injection, such as a flu shot?
What is the typical gauge of a needle used for an IM injection, such as a flu shot?
What is the range of available needle gauges?
What is the range of available needle gauges?
What is the measurement range of the length of a needle?
What is the measurement range of the length of a needle?
What type of material is often used to make infusion containers and does not collapse as fluid exits, requiring vented tubing?
What type of material is often used to make infusion containers and does not collapse as fluid exits, requiring vented tubing?
What is the typical location of the tip of a peripheral IV catheter?
What is the typical location of the tip of a peripheral IV catheter?
Which type of catheter is inserted peripherally and advanced centrally?
Which type of catheter is inserted peripherally and advanced centrally?
What type of material is often used to make infusion containers and collapses as fluid exits, not requiring vented tubing?
What type of material is often used to make infusion containers and collapses as fluid exits, not requiring vented tubing?
What type of infusion is characterized by connecting IV fluid to the primary line, creating a Y site?
What type of infusion is characterized by connecting IV fluid to the primary line, creating a Y site?
Which type of tubing is commonly used for lipids and drugs incompatible with DEHP?
Which type of tubing is commonly used for lipids and drugs incompatible with DEHP?
What is the main difference between Normal Saline (NS) and Half-Normal Saline (Half NS)?
What is the main difference between Normal Saline (NS) and Half-Normal Saline (Half NS)?
What is the typical angle of insertion for an IM injection?
What is the typical angle of insertion for an IM injection?
What is the purpose of a heparin lock in IV administration?
What is the purpose of a heparin lock in IV administration?
What is the composition of Lactated Ringers (LR)?
What is the composition of Lactated Ringers (LR)?
What is the usual route of administration for antibiotics in a patient with osteomyelitis?
What is the usual route of administration for antibiotics in a patient with osteomyelitis?
What is the primary purpose of flushing central lines and ports?
What is the primary purpose of flushing central lines and ports?
Why would the Omnicell system be beneficial for the Oncology unit?
Why would the Omnicell system be beneficial for the Oncology unit?
What is a common risk associated with central lines and ports?
What is a common risk associated with central lines and ports?
What is a characteristic of central venous catheter lines?
What is a characteristic of central venous catheter lines?
How often should peripheral central lines be replaced?
How often should peripheral central lines be replaced?
