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Terms in this set (80)
A. Shaving the hair from the site
O
B. Selecting a proximal site in an extremity
C. Applying a tourniquet 4-6 inches above the
Which of the following
selected site
FD
steps is necessary when a
D. Vigorously taping and massaging the selected vein.
patient is prepared for an
ANS: C
IV solution?
No Shaving needed
O
Most distal site
Do not tap or massage vein
C
Why is the IV push A. It does not allow time to correct errors
considered a dangerous B. It may be irritating to the lining of the blood vessels
method by which to C. It can cause pain and abscesses
adminster medications? D. It can cause sloughing of tissue
(select all that apply) ANS: ABCD
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A. Withdrawl the catheter quickly
B. Keep the hub perpendicular to the skin
What should the nurse do C. Apply pressure to the site for 1 minute
when discontinuing a D. Inspect the catheter for intactness after removal
peripheral IV? ANS: D
Don't reinsert
Do not want fragments of the catheter
True or False? Intravenous ANS: True
therapy is a method of
replacing fliud and
electrolytes into the blood
stream rather than the
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digestive system.
A. Avoid areas easily bumped in the elderly and
children (like the wrists)
When considering an IV B.Always start with proximal and move more distal
O
site which one of these C. Avoid any site which appears infected
are true? D. Avoid any site with a graph or mastectomy
FD
ANS: ACD
Always start more distal
True or Flase? Infiltration ANS: True
occurs when IV fluid
O
enters the surrounding
tissie around the
C
venipuncture site?
A. Elastic wrap
In order to discontinue an
B. Betadine swab
IV line, the nurse should
C. Adhesive bandage
obtain which item from the
D. Sterile 2x2 gauze
supply area for applying
ANS: D
pressure to the site after
Only one that makes sense because this applys
removing an IV catheter?
pressure and getting any blood from removing
, @PROFDOCDIGITALLIBRARIES
A. The largest one you can feel comfortably insert in
the patient
B. The smallest you can find
What is the best size of
C. The smallest gauge to accomplish therapy
IV?
D. The largest gauge your facility has.
ANS: C because you want the medication to flow as
fast as it can with still being in catheter proameters
A. Gloves
B. Gown
C. IV catheter
What materials are
D. Saline Flush
necessary when preparing
E Eye protection
to start an IV?
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F Mask
G Primed saline lock
ANS: A,C,D,G
a. Turn up the heat in the room and return in about an
O
hour when the patient is warmer
When a patient who needs
b. Apply warm packs to the extremity for 5-10 minutes
an IV has cold extremities
FD
c. Blow warm air on the extremity with a blow dryer
and few veins are visible
for 3-5 minutes
or small, which of the
d. Allow the tourniquet to remain in place for a few
following are acceptable
minutes while you prepare your equipment
O
techniques to help
ANS: B
improve the likelihood of a
Can't wait an hour
successful IV insertion?
C
Doesn't make sense to use a blow dryer
Would cause discomfort for the patient
a. Down
When preparing to insert b. Up
the needle into the skin, c. It doesn't matter
the bevel should be ANS:B
Always up!
NUR 242 FINAL EXAM (COMPLETE EXAM) |
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED
A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS | JUST RELEASED 2025 |
STUDY THIS ONE!
Save
PR
Terms in this set (80)
A. Shaving the hair from the site
O
B. Selecting a proximal site in an extremity
C. Applying a tourniquet 4-6 inches above the
Which of the following
selected site
FD
steps is necessary when a
D. Vigorously taping and massaging the selected vein.
patient is prepared for an
ANS: C
IV solution?
No Shaving needed
O
Most distal site
Do not tap or massage vein
C
Why is the IV push A. It does not allow time to correct errors
considered a dangerous B. It may be irritating to the lining of the blood vessels
method by which to C. It can cause pain and abscesses
adminster medications? D. It can cause sloughing of tissue
(select all that apply) ANS: ABCD
,@PROFDOCDIGITALLIBRARIES
A. Withdrawl the catheter quickly
B. Keep the hub perpendicular to the skin
What should the nurse do C. Apply pressure to the site for 1 minute
when discontinuing a D. Inspect the catheter for intactness after removal
peripheral IV? ANS: D
Don't reinsert
Do not want fragments of the catheter
True or False? Intravenous ANS: True
therapy is a method of
replacing fliud and
electrolytes into the blood
stream rather than the
PR
digestive system.
A. Avoid areas easily bumped in the elderly and
children (like the wrists)
When considering an IV B.Always start with proximal and move more distal
O
site which one of these C. Avoid any site which appears infected
are true? D. Avoid any site with a graph or mastectomy
FD
ANS: ACD
Always start more distal
True or Flase? Infiltration ANS: True
occurs when IV fluid
O
enters the surrounding
tissie around the
C
venipuncture site?
A. Elastic wrap
In order to discontinue an
B. Betadine swab
IV line, the nurse should
C. Adhesive bandage
obtain which item from the
D. Sterile 2x2 gauze
supply area for applying
ANS: D
pressure to the site after
Only one that makes sense because this applys
removing an IV catheter?
pressure and getting any blood from removing
, @PROFDOCDIGITALLIBRARIES
A. The largest one you can feel comfortably insert in
the patient
B. The smallest you can find
What is the best size of
C. The smallest gauge to accomplish therapy
IV?
D. The largest gauge your facility has.
ANS: C because you want the medication to flow as
fast as it can with still being in catheter proameters
A. Gloves
B. Gown
C. IV catheter
What materials are
D. Saline Flush
necessary when preparing
E Eye protection
to start an IV?
PR
F Mask
G Primed saline lock
ANS: A,C,D,G
a. Turn up the heat in the room and return in about an
O
hour when the patient is warmer
When a patient who needs
b. Apply warm packs to the extremity for 5-10 minutes
an IV has cold extremities
FD
c. Blow warm air on the extremity with a blow dryer
and few veins are visible
for 3-5 minutes
or small, which of the
d. Allow the tourniquet to remain in place for a few
following are acceptable
minutes while you prepare your equipment
O
techniques to help
ANS: B
improve the likelihood of a
Can't wait an hour
successful IV insertion?
C
Doesn't make sense to use a blow dryer
Would cause discomfort for the patient
a. Down
When preparing to insert b. Up
the needle into the skin, c. It doesn't matter
the bevel should be ANS:B
Always up!
