Q27. Choose the best description of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line.

39. A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 20 mEq suspension PO daily. The amount available is potassium chloride suspension 10 mEq/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)

34. Ideally insulin should be injected into which site to provide the best absorption?

36. What precautions are used by pharmaceutical companies to help prevent misidentification of heparin IV solutions?

40. After verifying the physician orders, the nurse is preparing to administer an intravenous injection to a client. What is critical for the nurse to know prior to administering the medication? 

48.  A total of 500 mL D5W with 30,000 units of heparin is to infuse via IV pump at 1500 units/hr. Calculate the correct flow rate in mL/hr. (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)

43. A nurse is reviewing instructions with a patient who has a new prescription for furosemide 75 mg PO daily. Available is 10 mg/mL. The nurse should instruct the patient to take how many tsp daily? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth.)

44. The nurse has an order for 20 mEq sodium chloride injection. The pharmacy has provided a solution strength of 4 mEq/mL. What volume will the nurse draw up into the syringe? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)

Q18. An IV of 1000 mL D5W with 40,000 units heparin is to infuse at 1200 units/hr using an infusion pump. Calculate the correct flow rate in mL/hr. (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)

Q11. The nurse starts an IV in the back of a patient’s hand. What kind of IV will be documented?