Intravenous Therapy For Prehospital Providers - 30 Mins - EMT-p
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- 1.Which of the following is not an electrolyte that plays an important role in the body?
- A.
Bicarbonate
- B.
Calcium
- C.
Sodium
- D.
Hydrogen
- 2.A hypotonic solution such as D5W may be needed for a patient on dialysis when diuretic therapy dehydrates the cells.
- A.
TRUE
- B.
FALSE
- 3.Which of the following describes the term “isotonic?”
- A.
A solution that has the same concentration of sodium as does the cell.
- B.
The natural tendency for substances to flow from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
- C.
A solution that has a higher concentration of potassium than does the cell.
- D.
A solution that has a lower concentration of sodium than the cell.
- 4.Indicate which of the following is the correct dosage administration of D50 for a child.
- A.
½ amp of D50 plus ½ amp normal saline
- B.
8 mL normal saline plus 2 mL of D50
- C.
1 full amp of D50
- D.
¾ amp of D50 plus ¼ amp of normal saline
- 5.What problem do the following signs indicate? ·fever ·allergic reaction ·acute, sharp lower back pain ·hemolytic reaction ·cyanosis
- A.
Jugular vein distention
- B.
Reaction to Rh factor
- C.
Transfusion reaction
- D.
Metabolic acidosis
- 6.Which of the following is a sign of the progressive phase of shock?
- A.
Patient appears to bounce back to normal
- B.
Development of postural hypotension
- C.
Pale, cool, clammy skin
- D.
750 mL blood loss
- 7.Which of the following should not be done in the event of an allergic reaction to an IV medication?
- A.
Slow the IV rate
- B.
Discontinue the IV and remove the solution
- C.
Leave the catheter in place
- D.
Monitor ABCs and vital signs
- 8.When administering IV therapy to a geriatric patient, you should:
- A.
Use a varicose vein
- B.
Use a small gauge catheter
- C.
Monitor closely to prevent fluid overloads
- D.
Avoid the use of tape
- 9.“If a patient’s respiratory rate is too high, __________ is likely to develop.”
- A.
Hypokalemia
- B.
Acidosis
- C.
Hypercalcemia
- D.
Alkalosis
- 10.“Decreased urine output leads to __________, which leads to an increase in HCO3-, which leads to __________.”
- A.
An increase in H+, acidosis
- B.
An increase in CO2, acidosis
- C.
A decrease in H+, alkalosis
- D.
A decrease in CO2, acidosis
- 11.2 mL of isotonic crystalloid solution are needed to replace 1 mL of patient blood.
- A.
TRUE
- B.
FALSE
- 12.If a hematoma appears to be controlled and the flow of the IV is not affected, monitor the IV site and leave the line in place.
- A.
TRUE
- B.
FALSE
- 13.In selecting an IV site, you should:
- A.
Avoid areas that have a round appearance
- B.
Avoid areas where the vein crosses over joints
- C.
Generally use large, protruding veins
- D.
Avoid veins that appear firm when palpated
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