ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 38 : Intravenous Therapy Questions
Question 1 of 5
The word that means similar to infiltration but involves leakage of vesicant IV fluid medication into the tissue surrounding the IV insertion site is known as
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Extravasation refers to the leakage of vesicant IV fluids, which can cause severe tissue damage, unlike infiltration, which involves non-vesicant fluids.
Question 2 of 5
The liquid portion of the blood is known as
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Plasma is the liquid component of blood, comprising water, electrolytes, and proteins.
Question 3 of 5
The plastic projection that provides a place for your fingers to push the piercing pin into the solution bag port without contaminating the sterile piercing pin is known as the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The flange is a plastic projection on IV tubing that allows sterile insertion of the piercing pin.
Question 4 of 5
In reference to the blood vessels, a word that means hardened is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sclerosis describes the hardening of blood vessels, often due to plaque buildup or aging.
Question 5 of 5
A __ forms when one of the agents in a solution separates from the solvent and becomes a solid, insoluble product that looks cloudy, hazy, or like fine floating crystals.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A precipitate is a solid that forms in a solution when components become insoluble, appearing cloudy or crystalline.