You Are Preparing to Administer Fluids

question 34

Multiple Choice

You are preparing to administer fluids. When should the air be flushed from the intravenous tubing?

• A) After attaching the tubing to the IV bag, but prior to attaching the tubing to the IV catheter
• B) After the administration tubing is attached to the IV bag and the IV catheter
• C) Prior to the administration of intravenous medications into the patient
• D) Only after the IV catheter is properly placed in the vein of the patient

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Definitions:

Control Limits

Statistical boundaries in quality control that indicate whether a process is operating within acceptable parameters.

Centerline

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Individuals who are responsible for transporting goods from one location to another, often employed by courier or food delivery services.

Proportion

The fraction or percentage that represents a part of a whole or any number of equal parts.