Galen Med surg 170 exam 1 Questions
And Answers
The nurse is caring for a client with several broken ribs.
The client is most likely to experience what type of acid-
base imbalance? -
correct answer Respiratory acidosis due to inadequate
ventilation
What are the S/S of Phlebitis? and what would you do to
treat it? -
correct answer Red inflamed hard painful vein
to treat it, you would remove the IV, avoid bending the
arm, and use a warm compress
What are the S/S of infiltration? and what would you do to
treat it? -
correct answer This is where the IV fluid goes out the
vein, the S/S will be edema, taunt skin, burning, cool to
touch. To treat it, you would stop and remove IV, elevate
arm and use or hot or cold compress.
What are the S/S of Extravasation? and what would you
do to treat it? -
correct answer Sloughing, blistering. To treat, stop the
infusion, and disconnect, aspirate drug
What maneuver should be used when removing a pick
line? -
correct answer Valsalva
