Nursing 4 IV Therapy Exam Solution guide.

Nursing 4 IV Therapy Exam Solution guide.
Reasons for IV therapy
- 1. Dehydration (fluid replacement)
2. Medication administration
3. Emergency situation (bld loss)

What is the goal for site selection & preparation of IV
- patient safety

What should the nurse do if the patient refuses IV or pulls it out & refuses to be
restarted?
- Call the doctor

When do you need an order for an IV
- ALWAYS

What are some things that the nurse should consider with IV site selection &
preparation?
- bedrest for the pt, ambulation , and other equipment that might be needed for the pt

Why is a tourniquet used when starting an IV
- It distends the veins

When might you need to avoid using a tourniquet?
- When dealing with fragile veins, as with the elderly

What else can the nurse use if skin is to fragile for a tourniquet?
- BP cuff

What hand of the pt should the IV be administered in?
- The non dominant hand

If a nurse fails to make sure that administering an IV is ok with the patient what might
the nurse be charged with?
- Battery

How many sticks is allowed before the nurse should ask for help with an unsuccessful
IV administration?
- TWO

IV DO NOTS - * Don't use ↓ extremities unless ordered
* Don't use irritated sites
* Don't use flexion sites
* Don't apply tourniquet too tight or too long