When Changing the Gown of a Person with an IV,you

question 41

Multiple Choice

When changing the gown of a person with an IV,you keep the IV bag:

• A) Hanging on the IV pole
• B) Below the person
• C) Above the person
• D) On the bed

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Definitions:

Electrolyte

A chemical compound that, when melted or dissolved in water or another solvent, dissociates into ions and becomes capable of conducting electricity.

Rectification

The process of converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) using diodes or other rectifying devices.

Direct Current

Electrical current that flows only from zero to positive and does not alternate negative and positive as AC does; the type of current created by the use of a battery.

Alternating Current

The form in which electrical current is generated at power stations and transmitted along power lines to customers. Alternating current is created by causing electrons to flow in an alternating positive and negative manner.