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QUESTION 33

Signs and symptoms of an infiltration/extravasation include:

		swelling, puffiness, no backflow
		dressing damp or wet, slowed or stopped infusion
		swelling, pale color, pain
		all of the above

QUESTION 34

Signs and symptoms of phlebitis include

		erythema, edema
		cool to touch with swelling at the insertion site
		no pain at the insertion site
		none of the above

QUESTION 35

The physician orders D5 1/2 NS to infuse at 125cc/hr. You will get which IV solution from the storeroom?

		Dextrose 10% in 0.9% NaCl
		Dextrose 5% in water
		Dextrose 5% in 0.45% NaCl
		Dextrose 5% in Ringer's Lactate

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ANSWERS

Question 33

    * Signs and symptoms of extravasation/infiltration include All of the above.

Question 34

    * Signs and symptoms of phlebitis include erythema and edema.

Question 35

    * D5 1/2 NS is the 5% Dextrose in 0.45% of NaCl. (D5NS is 5% dextrose in normal saline 0.9%).