CNJNE IV Test - Questions With Correct Solutions
Which of the following indications for initiating Intravenous
therapy? Correct Answer - Oral intake cannot equal fluid
requirements
The licensed practitioner orders parental nutrition which has a final
concentration that exceeds 10% dextrose and has an osmolarity
greater than 900 m0sm/L. The patient only has a short peripheral
catheter in place. The Rn would: Correct Answer - Ask the
licensed practitioner for a central venous access device order to
administer the parenteral nutrition
A patient presents with increased pulse pressure, edema, jugular
venous distention, and moist crackles upon auscultation. The RN
suspects overhydration. Which is NOT a cause of overhydration?
Correct Answer - Diagnosis of diabetes insipidus
Mrs. Ellis is to receive two units of packed cells and one unit of fresh
frozen plasma (FFP). Lactated Ringers is presently infusing through
a 24-gauge angiocatheter. Appropriate nursing interventions prior
to beginning the infusion include: Correct Answer - Insertion
of 20 G IV catheter, infusion of 0.9% NSS, vital signs, and proper
verification of blood at the bedside
A nurse is caring for a dehydrated 88-year-old patient. The nurse
has made two attempts at trying to place a short peripheral catheter
without success (SPC). The nurse should: Correct Answer -
Both B & C (Ask another RN on the unit to place the SPC consider the
use of an alternative vascular access device)
The patient is experiencing pain at the IV access site with erythema,
streak formation, and a palpable venous cord. According to the INS
Which of the following indications for initiating Intravenous
therapy? Correct Answer - Oral intake cannot equal fluid
requirements
The licensed practitioner orders parental nutrition which has a final
concentration that exceeds 10% dextrose and has an osmolarity
greater than 900 m0sm/L. The patient only has a short peripheral
catheter in place. The Rn would: Correct Answer - Ask the
licensed practitioner for a central venous access device order to
administer the parenteral nutrition
A patient presents with increased pulse pressure, edema, jugular
venous distention, and moist crackles upon auscultation. The RN
suspects overhydration. Which is NOT a cause of overhydration?
Correct Answer - Diagnosis of diabetes insipidus
Mrs. Ellis is to receive two units of packed cells and one unit of fresh
frozen plasma (FFP). Lactated Ringers is presently infusing through
a 24-gauge angiocatheter. Appropriate nursing interventions prior
to beginning the infusion include: Correct Answer - Insertion
of 20 G IV catheter, infusion of 0.9% NSS, vital signs, and proper
verification of blood at the bedside
A nurse is caring for a dehydrated 88-year-old patient. The nurse
has made two attempts at trying to place a short peripheral catheter
without success (SPC). The nurse should: Correct Answer -
Both B & C (Ask another RN on the unit to place the SPC consider the
use of an alternative vascular access device)
The patient is experiencing pain at the IV access site with erythema,
streak formation, and a palpable venous cord. According to the INS
