Which of the following may contribute to the development of phlebitis? (Select all that apply.)
A. Sterility is maintained when the IV bag is spiked.
B. The flow regulator is set to a rate of 125 ml/hr.
C. The medication being infused is irritating to the vein.
D. The vein being used is very small.
E. The site is cleansed with a disinfecting swab using a circular motion.
ANS: C, D
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a. Ingestion b. Inhalation c. Injection d. Absorption
The most common symptoms of food poisoning are
A. heart arrhythmias. B. arthritis and kidney failure. C. nausea, vomiting, and mild fever. D. frequent urination and bloody diarrhea.
Salts of aluminum can bring about
a. constipation c. muscle pain b. dysentery d. diarrhea
the suffix -PLEGIA means ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).