RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1617 of 2368

The nurse is hanging a medication on an infusion pump. Which statement about nurse responsibility is correct?

  1. The pump removes the nurse's duty to verify the rate.
  2. The nurse remains responsible for safely setting up the pump.
  3. Unfamiliar pumps may be programmed by trial and error.
  4. The pump replaces the need for calculating the rate.
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Correct answer: The nurse remains responsible for safely setting up the pump.

Pumps are a safeguard, but the nurse is still responsible for safe setup. The nurse should seek help with unfamiliar equipment.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Math Calculations: IV INFUSION BY PUMP. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026