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concept of nursing 2
maintenance of IV therapy 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following are part of maintenance care of a peripheral intravenous site? | - changing the IV dressing - ongoing assessment - Changing IV tubing -Change IV Fluids - regulating IV flow rate |
| A confused elderly patient has pulled out her IV twice. The health care provider has ordered restraints and that the IV be restarted for the transfusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). Which factors in this situation may alter the rate of infusion? | -Manipulation of the IV catheter by the patient. -Viscosity (thickness) and temperature of the infusion. -Improperly placed restraints. |
| The nursing assistive personnel turned and repositioned the patient as requested. However, now the electronic infusion device is alarming. Which of the following situations is most likely to have set off the alarm? | The patient is lying on the tubing. |
| Which of the following is an acceptable IV site in a child but not a routine site in adults? | foot |
| A vital factor in the care of a peripheral IV infusion is the prevention of infection. Which of the following, if performed by the nurse, would indicate that the nurse requires further instruction in IV fluid therapy management? The nurse: | palpates the IV insertion site after the site is cleansed to verify vein location before needle insertion. |
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