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BSN 215 Pharmacology I Week 6 Exam (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Nightingale
IV Administration of Fluids and Medications by Gravity
Reconstitution of Medications
Question:
Which part of the intravenous (IV) tubing connects to the port on the medication bag?
- Drip chamber
- Spike
- Tubing
- Clamp
Answer:
Spike
The spike is inserted into the port of the medication bag to allow the fluid to enter the IV tubing.
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Question:
For which reason would the nurse choose a macrodrip infusion set?
- To administer D5LR at 150 mL/hour
- To deliver 60 drops/Ml
- To administer 0.9% NS at 30 mL/hour
- Giving fluids to a pediatric patient
Answer:
To administer D5LR at 150 mL/hour
Macrodrip infusion sets are used to administer solutions at a rate greater than 125 mL/hour.
Question:
Which information is missing from the order written by the health care provider (HCP)?0.9% NS 1000 mL IV continuous
- Solution
- Route
- Infusion rate
- Amount of fluid
Answer:
Infusion rate
The order is missing the infusion rate. This would require clarification.
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