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6 Complications and Patient Safety Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 6 Complications and Patient Safety, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

For chronic or duration-unknown hyponatremia, sodium correction limits are treatment limits, not routine nursing targets.

A
True
B
False

True or false

1 point

Concentrated IV potassium must be diluted and given by controlled infusion, never as an IV push.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What is the name of the potentially serious neurologic injury that can result from correcting chronic or duration-unknown hyponatremia too rapidly?

Fill in the blank

1 point

One major guideline recommends avoiding a sodium rise greater than mmol/L in each 24-hour period after the first 24 hours.

Fill in the blank

1 point

If IV access is needed during a suspected infusion reaction, maintain it with a as directed.

Written response

1 point

One major guideline recommends avoiding a sodium rise greater than what value in the first 24 hours? Enter the value in mmol/L.

Choose all

1 point

Which measures should be included when monitoring an adult receiving IV fluids? Select all that apply.

A
Trend vital signs
B
Monitor oxygen saturation
C
Track intake and output
D
Monitor weight
E
Review relevant laboratory results
F
Check the prescribed infusion rate
G
Rely on a single initial vital-sign reading instead of reassessing
H
Ignore laboratory results if the patient has no new symptoms

Choose all

1 point

Which actions help prevent fluid overload during IV therapy? Select all that apply.

A
Verify the prescribed fluid, volume, and rate
B
Check pump settings
C
Confirm the patient's identity
D
Account for all sources of fluid
E
Reassess the patient and fluid balance, especially after rate changes or with cardiac or renal disease
F
Use a faster rate whenever the patient appears thirsty
G
Stop checking the patient's fluid balance once the pump is programmed

Choose one

1 point

An adult receiving IV fluids has changing fluid and electrolyte needs. How should the nurse adjust reassessment?

A
Keep the same reassessment schedule regardless of changes in the patient's condition
B
Increase reassessment frequency when the patient's condition or fluid and electrolyte needs are changing
C
Reassess only after the entire prescribed volume has infused
D
Base reassessment frequency only on whether a pump is being used

Choose one

1 point

A patient receiving IV fluids develops new breathlessness, crackles, and falling oxygen saturation. What should the nurse do first?

A
Increase the infusion rate to complete the prescribed volume sooner
B
Stop or pause the infusion, assess airway and breathing, sit the patient upright if tolerated, and urgently escalate
C
Wait for the next routine vital-sign check before taking action
D
Administer a diuretic independently and continue the infusion

Choose one

1 point

During an infusion, a patient develops hives and wheezing. What is the priority response?

A
Continue the infusion while checking whether the hives resolve
B
Slow the infusion and wait for a routine provider round
C
Stop the suspected infusion, summon emergency help, assess airway, breathing, and circulation, and follow the anaphylaxis protocol
D
Flush the infusion tubing to clear the suspected product

Open ended

1 point

After a patient experiences an infusion reaction, what information should the nurse document?

True or false

1 point

Adults receiving IV fluids should be reassessed more frequently when their condition or fluid and electrolyte needs are changing.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What serious neurologic injury can result from correcting chronic or duration-unknown hyponatremia too rapidly?

Written response

1 point

One major guideline recommends avoiding a sodium rise greater than what amount in the first 24 hours when treating hyponatremia? This is a treatment limit, not a routine nursing target.

Choose one

1 point

A patient with renal disease is receiving IV fluids. Which nursing approach best helps prevent fluid overload?

A
Check the prescribed fluid and rate, but count only the IV bag when assessing total fluid intake.
B
Verify the prescribed fluid and rate, account for all fluid sources, and reassess the patient and fluid balance.
C
Increase the infusion rate if the patient has no new symptoms.
D
Use a pump for every infusion and omit further reassessment once it is running.

Choose one

1 point

A nurse finds an order to administer concentrated IV potassium by direct IV push. What is the safest response?

A
Give the concentrate by slow IV push while observing the patient.
B
Dilute the concentrate and administer it as a rapid infusion without monitoring.
C
Do not give it by IV push; follow the approved diluted, controlled-infusion procedure.
D
Administer the concentrate undiluted through a running IV line.

Choose one

1 point

A patient receiving IV fluids develops new dyspnea, crackles, and falling oxygen saturation. What should the nurse do first?

A
Stop or pause the infusion, assess airway and breathing, sit the patient upright if tolerated, and urgently escalate.
B
Increase the infusion rate to complete the prescribed volume sooner.
C
Restart the infusion after briefly checking the patient's temperature.
D
Administer a diuretic independently and continue the infusion.

Choose one

1 point

After responding to a suspected infusion reaction, which information should the nurse document?

A
Document only the patient's symptoms.
B
Document the product and symptoms, but omit the timing and actions taken.
C
Record that a reaction occurred without specifying the product or patient response.
D
Record the product, timing, symptoms, actions, and response.

Choose one

1 point

A suspected infusion reaction requires stopping the infusion, but IV access may still be needed. How should access be maintained?

A
Flush the suspected infusion through the line before connecting another setup.
B
Restart the suspected infusion at a lower rate to preserve access.
C
Use a separate compatible setup as directed and do not flush the suspected infusion into the patient.
D
Disconnect the line and leave it unused regardless of the patient's need for access.

6 Complications and Patient Safety Online Quiz Questions

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