Exam 18: Administering Intravenous Therapy

The nurse is initiating IV therapy for an adult client who requires IV fluid infusion for 2-3 days and might require blood administration.Which would the nurse choose as the best option for IV catheterization?

When removing an old central line dressing,which action by the nurse is the priority?

The nurse is setting up an IV infusion on an electronic infusion pump.After leaving the room,the pump alarms and reads high pressure.Which is the priority action by the nurse?

After changing the client's central line dressing,which items will the nurse include in the documentation of the procedure?

The nurse caring for a client receiving parenteral nutrition via a central venous catheter determines that the client's temperature is elevated,white blood cell count is elevated,and the client is lethargic.The nurse suspects the client is septic.Which actions by the nurse are appropriate in this situation?

The nurse is caring for a client with an IV line continuously infusing solution containing dextrose and water.The client complains of a burning pain along the course of the vein,and the nurse assesses the site to find redness,warmth,and mild swelling at the site.Based on these assessment findings,which term will the nurse use when documenting these findings?

The nurse receives an order to administer 3 liters of IV fluid over the next 24 hours.The infusion device would be set to administer how many mL per hour? ____ mL/hour

The nurse begins a blood transfusion,and comes back in 15 minutes to assess the client.The client complains of suddenly feeling cold and is shivering.The client's blood pressure has decreased since the last assessment.Which is the nurse's priority action?

Which aspect of intravenous therapy could the nurse safely delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

The nurse initiating IV therapy is preparing a solution to which potassium chloride has been added.After adding the medication,which action by the nurse regarding the IV label is appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a client with a central venous catheter used for intermittent medication administration.When flushing the catheter prior to administering the next dose of medication,which initial action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The nurse discontinues the client's IV prior to discharge.After removing the catheter,which actions by the nurse are appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a client who is to have a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)line inserted tomorrow afternoon.The client's peripheral access line is infiltrated,and needs to be restarted.Which site would the nurse avoid using?

The nurse is performing venipuncture to initiate IV therapy.The venipuncture site is chosen based on which indicators?

The nurse caring for a client with IV access accidentally infuses an air embolism.Which is the highest-priority action of the nurse?

Which clients may benefit from central venous IV access?

The nurse is caring for a client with a medical diagnosis of increased intracranial pressure.Which IV fluid order would the nurse accept without questioning?

The nurse working in the emergency department is caring for a client who experienced deep-thickness burns over 40% of the body and is in shock.Which prescription does the nurse anticipate for this client?