YouTube Vids for Exam 2

Question 1

heparin is given to…

Answer 1

prevent Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis and treatment, low dose used to ensure patency of IV catheters

Question 2

heparin is considered an _________

Answer 2

anticoagulant. Increases effect of anti-thrombin

Question 3

best site for heparin admin.

Answer 3

subQ, in abdomen, near love handles and an in. outside belly button

Question 4

Insulin is used for which DM?

Answer 4

both

Question 5

List types of insulin (4)

Answer 5

rapid acting
intermediate acting
short acting
long acting

Question 6

rapid acting insulin (2)

Answer 6

Insulin lispro (Humalog),
insulin aspart (Novolog)

Question 7

short acting

Answer 7

Regular insulin (Humalin R, Novolin R)

Question 8

rapid-acting insulin
- onset
- peak
-duration
- what should be given with it?

Answer 8

onset: 15 min
peak: 1 hr
duration: 2-4hrs
- the LOGS should be given with food to prevent hypogly

Question 9

intermediate acting

Answer 9

NPH (Humulin N, Novolin N)

Question 10

long-acting

Answer 10

Insulin glargine (Lantus),
insulin detemir (Levemir)

Question 11

When mixing insulins what is step #1 and how is it done?

Answer 11

draw clear before cloudy (regular before NPH= RN) . Inject air into cloudy first, then clear, and then draw up clear insulin

Question 12

What is done to an insulin vial before an insulin suspension?

Answer 12

gently rotate it

Question 13

What if a short-acting insulin looks cloudy?

Answer 13

trash

Question 14

venepuncture angle of…

Answer 14

30 degrees or less

Question 15

catheter embolus
- s/s:

Answer 15

IV catheter fragment breaks off to pt’s venous system
- s/s: pain along v., weak, thready pulse, hypotension

Question 16

air embolus

Answer 16

air enters the venous system from the IV catheter
- s/s: hypotension, tachypnea, cyanosis

Question 17

flushing of IVs and central venous catheters is done to…

Answer 17

help prevent thrombosis formation

Question 18

fluid overload
- s/s:

Answer 18

excess fluid introduced to circulatory system.
s/s: dyspnea, crackles, HYT, JVD, edema, tachycardia