Hondros College Nur 172 Exam 2 Review

172 Exam 2 Review Weeks 5, 6, 7 Equipment - - Backcheck Valve - prevent retrograde solution flow - Elastomeric pump - balloon using positive pressure to deliver medications when unclamped - Macro-drip tubing - 10, 15, or 20 gtts/mL - Micro-drip tubing - 60 gtts/mL - Multichannel pumps - multiple solutions simultaneously (bags, bottles, or syringes) - Stylet - needle found inside catheter for vein penetration and removed after insertion Glass Containers - Require vent to be opened for administration Pros - - Good visualization - Measurements easy to read - No plasticizers Cons - - Easily broken in transport - Particular matter due to coring - Difficulty with disposal Plastic Containers Pros - - Close system - Flexible - Light weight - Easier storage Cons - - Easily punctures - Fluid level difficult to determine - Made of plasticizers - Potential for leeching Administration Sets - Clean with Chloraprep, if pt. has Alcohol allergy, use povidone iodine - Spike inserted into solution container; it must remain sterile - Drip chamber is pliable and allows for visualization of falling drops - Standard administration sets - change every 96 hours or immediately on suspected contamination - Secondary administration sets -