NUR 172 Quiz 3 Final Exam

Metacarpal Veins - ANSWER Veins in the hands cephalic vein - ANSWER main vein on the thumb side of the hand What type of gloves are worn when inserting an IV? - ANSWER clean gloves How should you determine the catheter gauge to use? - ANSWER by the type of solution that will be administered What should be avoided when placing an IV on a patient that is taking anticoagulants or has fragile veins? - ANSWER a tourniquet What can be used in place of a standard tourniquet? - ANSWER blood pressure cuff Per INS standards, the access device selected should be what? - ANSWER the smallest outer diameter with the fewest number of lumens and is the least invasive needed for the prescribed therapy What is the most common gauge used for adults? - ANSWER 20 gauge needle Can blood be given through a 20 gauge over the needle catheter? - ANSWER Yes Universal Gauge Coding - ANSWER The smaller the number the larger the catheter is when selecting a vascular device The 16-gauge needle is in diameter than an 18 gauge? - ANSWER larger A 20 gauge needle is in diameter than an 18 gauge? - ANSWER smaller A gray catheter size? - ANSWER 16 A green catheter size? - ANSWER 18 A blue catheter size? - ANSWER 22 The IV should be inserted at what angle? - ANSWER 30-45 degree angle What needs to be released (popped) before attaching the saline syringe and flushing the IV catheter? - ANSWER needle and tourniquet Another name for a saline lock? - ANSWER intermittent infusion device What is the normal solution for flushing? - ANSWER Normal saline What type of flush may the physician prescribe in certain circumstances? - ANSWER Heparin flush What type of dressing should be applied after flushing? - ANSWER TSM transparent membrane dressing let go of the hub of the catheter until it is secured with the TSM? - ANSWER Never After the hub is secured with TSM apply tape over the skill and label with what? - ANSWER initials, date, time How many times can a nurse attempt an IV? - ANSWER twice What should happen afte