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Vascular Access Exam Prep - Question List

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61. Which of the following statements is true regarding sharps counts during the operating procedure?
  1. Packages of suture should all be opened onto the sterile field for counting.
  2. The scrub nurse should document how many needles are contained within a package at the time of counting.
  3. Needles should be counted once at the beginning of the procedure and once at the end.
  4. A broken needle should be counted as two sharps because of having two sharp ends.
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62. What is the difference between fainting and hypovolemic shock?
  1. Hypovolemic shock is a medical emergency.
  2. Fainting is a medical emergency.
  3. Fainting may be caused by an emotional reaction or pain.
  4. A and C
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63. What is the most important action a nurse can do to protect themself if they become the target of legal action from a patient?
  1. Document all patient assessments, nursing diagnoses and interventions for the patient.
  2. Keep a separate notebook for the nurse’s own reference of any situations that were questionable.
  3. Have adequate professional insurance and access to a good attorney.
  4. Both A and B
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64. A physician orders regular insulin at 10 units per hour to be administered by IV infusion pump. An IV infusion bag is labeled 100 units of regular insulin in 500 ml of 5% dextrose in water. The nurse prepares to set the infusion pump at how many millimeters per hour?
  1. 10 ml
  2. 20 ml
  3. 50 ml
  4. 100 ml
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65. Which of the following is considered to be a disadvantage of using intravenous anesthesia?
  1. Increased risk of nausea and vomiting
  2. Laryngospasm may occur with use
  3. Dizziness typically occurs during onset
  4. Both A and C
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