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A 4-year old child was recently admitted to the hospital and has
orders for an intravenous (IV) line to be started. Which of the
following is an acceptable IV insertion site for a child?
-The scalp
-The antecubital space
-Ventral surface of the wrist
-The forearm - answer -The forearm
The nurse is informing the patient of actions that may be taken to
promote venous distention. Which statement, if made by the
patient, indicates further instruction is needed? (SATA)
, -"I need to keep my arm elevated for 10 to 20 minutes"
-"You'll come back in a few minutes while I keep this warm towel
on my arm"
-"I've seen other nurse's tap the vein multiple times, maybe that
will work"
-"You can gently stroke the vein to make it pop up" - answer -"I
need to keep my arm elevated for 10 to 20 minutes"
-"I've seen other nurse's tap the vein multiple times, maybe that
will work"
The nursing instructor has been observing nursing students
initiate an IV infusion. Which action(s), if made by the nursing
student, indicate(s) that further instruction is needed? (SATA)
-Perform hand hygiene, spikes the bag of fluids, primes the tubing
removing all air bubbles, replaces the cap on the end of the
tubing, applies the tourniquet and identifies an accessible vein,