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BD Alaris Introduction and PCU
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Modules are labeled:
(select all that apply)
- From left to right of the PCU
- Attaching and detaching modules changes the order of the channel labels
- The module labeling is static, not dynamic
- None of the above ✔✔- From left to right of the PCU
- Attaching and detaching modules changes the order of the channel labels
The BD Alaris System is a modular system intended for:
- Adult care
- Pediatric care
- Neonatal care
- All of the above ✔✔- All of the above
To Restore a primary infusion
(select all that apply):
- Press Channel Select on the module
- Press Restore
- Validate programming information parameters are accurate and appropriate
- Press Start ✔✔- Press Channel Select on the module
- Press Restore
- Validate programming information parameters are accurate and appropriate
- Press Start
The BD Alaris System PC Unit (PCU) can support a max of:
- Three modules
- Six modules
- Two modules
- Battery Run Time
- Serial Numbers
- Power Down All Channels
- Dataset Status
Volumes infused can be viewed in Primary and Secondary by pressing the Pri/Sec Volume soft key on the PCU screen.
Patient specific care areas are referred to as Profiles within the BD Alaris PCU.
Which of the following are true regarding IUI connectors:
- Visually inspect the IUI connectors for fractures on black colored plastic
- Inspect IUI connectors for contaminants or visible green or blue deposits
- If fractured IUI connectors or visible blue or green deposits are present, do not use the module
- All of the above ✔✔- All of the above
Hard limits (Hard Guardrails) cannot be overridden.
The Inter-Unit Interface (IUI) connector is used to establish power and communications between the PCU and attached modules.
The BD Alaris System can be used on MORE THAN one patient at a time.
- Be in a pending state, as noted in the Data Set Status option
- Powered down (PCU) fully, powered back on and YES to new patient is selected
- All of the above ✔✔- All of the above
To interrupt a power down sequence, a user can quickly press any key (except System On) on the PCU.
The Restore feature saves time by recalling rate and volume parameters previously used on the:
- same module
- Alaris PC Unit where it was originally programmed
- same patient
- All of the above
- None of the above ✔✔- All of the above
The Tamper Resist switch is located on the back of the PCU and can be used when:
- An infusion is running
- During a delay
- When the Alaris EtCO2 Module is actively monitoring
- All of the above ✔✔- All of the above
Audio volume can be adjusted to the minimum limit set per the profile by pressing the Audio soft key from the main PCU screen. Once the minimum volume has been reached, the Louder/Softer keys are unavailable and an audio tone is emitted.
