Hanging an IV Piggyback

The nurse is caring for a client who has a primary infusion of heparin running at 1,500 units/hr (15 mL/hr) on a smartpump. The provider orders a magnesium rider piggybacked at 25 mL/hr. Which of the following is the most appropriate way to set up this infusion?

The nurse receives an order to initiate patient-controlled analgesia for a client with acute post-surgical pain. The nurse prepares to do all of the following except which?

The student nurse correctly demonstrates understanding of IV infusions when stating which of the following about a programmable IV pump?

The nurse enters a client’s room at the beginning of the shift and finds two secondary IV tubing sets hanging, each with a different, empty IV medication bag attached. Neither tubing set is labeled with a date. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take?

A student nurse is watching the nurse preceptor set up a secondary infusion. The student notes that after pushing the “start” button on the pump, the nurse takes a moment to look at the drip chamber. Which of the following is the reason for this?

When administering a secondary IV medication, which of the following positions is correct placement of the bag?

The nurse is caring for a client with an order to administer IV insulin and heparin. Which of the following actions is the best way to prevent a medication error with these high-alert medications?

The student nurse observes which supplies the nurse gathers to set up a secondary infusion. The supplies include a plastic extension arm with a hook on both ends. The student nurse correctly states which of the following as the correct purpose for this?

A nurse is giving an IV antibiotic to a client that will be administered every eight hours via IV piggyback while maintenance fluid is running on an IV smart pump. Which step would the nurse perform after the piggyback infusion is completed?

A nurse is starting a day shift in the intensive care unit. The client has a maintenance infusion, as well as 5 IV piggyback medications. How should the nurse verify that the correct medications are infusing appropriately with this client?