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NCLEX-RN · Question #251

A 2-month-old infant is receiving IV fluids with a volume control set. The nurse uses this type of tubing because it:

The correct answer is C. Prevents inadvertent administration of a large amount of fluids. (A) A volume control set has a chamber that permits the administration of compatible drugs. (B) Air may enter a volume control set when tubing is not adequately purged. (C) A volume control set allows the nurse to control the amount of fluid administered over a set (D)…

Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

Question

A 2-month-old infant is receiving IV fluids with a volume control set. The nurse uses this type of tubing because it:

Options

  • APrevents administration of other drugs
  • BPrevents entry of air into tubing
  • CPrevents inadvertent administration of a large amount of fluids
  • DPrevents phlebitis

How the community answered

(27 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • C
    93% (25)
  • D
    4% (1)

Explanation

(A) A volume control set has a chamber that permits the administration of compatible drugs. (B) Air may enter a volume control set when tubing is not adequately purged. (C) A volume control set allows the nurse to control the amount of fluid administered over a set (D) Contamination of volume control set may cause phlebitis.

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#volume control set#pediatric IV therapy#fluid administration safety#medication safety

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