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EAQ Week 4 Principles of Venipuncture


At which time would the nurse release the tourniquet - When the needle enters the vein
when initiating an IV line?
- After cleaning the insertion site
- When the needle enters the vein
- As soon as the needle pierces the skin
- After the device is secured with tape


In which order would the nurse treat the infiltration of
a nonvesicant IV solution leaking into the
extravascular tissue?




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, EAQ Week 4 Principles of Venipuncture

The nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter to a - Flush the IV line with NS
thin, emaciated client who is scheduled to begin IV - Stop the insertion procedure when there is a break in technique
fluid therapy. Which interventions would the nurse
follow to provide high-quality care?
- Insert an 18-gauge IV catheter
- Change the IV line every 7 days
- Flush the IV line with NS
- Insert the IV catheter in the client's femur
- Stop the insertion procedure when there is a break
in technique


Which action would the nurse perform first when - Stop the infusion
assessing if an IV infusion of a vesicant has
extravasated?
- Elevate the IV site
- Stop the infusion
- Contact the prescriber
- Aspirate residual medication from the IV catheter





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