NU304 LAB MIDTERM EXAM 2024/2025 |COMPLETE ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+. What supplies do you need to start a peripheral IV? - ANSWER-Cleansing solution, saline flush, gloves, extension tubing, clear dressing, 2x2 gauze, stabilization unit, tape, IV catheter, end cap, or numbing medication List what assessment information you need before deciding the location and size of a peripheral IV? - ANSWER-Assess preference, nondominant hand, type of solution, how often and rate, quantity, IV greater than 20 for blood, patients with mastectomies, access for hemodialysis, injury, or surgery on that side, avoid antecubital region 1. What are the signs of phlebitis? - ANSWER-Redness, warmth, pain, slight edema, red streaks 1. What are the signs of infiltration? - ANSWER-Coolness, swelling, pain1. How do you assess for IV patency? - ANSWER-Attach saline solution to IV, pull pack and assess for blood in the syringe. Then administer saline flush 1. What is the formula for calculating IV drip rates in ml/hr? - ANSWER-Volume (mL) x 60/time (min) What is the formula for calculating gtts/min? - ANSWER-Volume (mL) x gtt factor/ Time In minutes List two hypotonic fluids. What conditions would you administer hypotonic solutions? - ANSWER-0.4% NS,