Question 1

For which patients are electronic infusion devices (EIDs)used? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) Those who require low hourly rates 
B) Those who are at risk for volume overload 
C) Those who have impaired renal clearance 
D) Those who are receiving fluids that require a specific hourly volume 
A) Those who require low hourly rates 
B) Those who are at risk for volume overload 
C) Those who have impaired renal clearance 
D) Those who are receiving fluids that require a specific hourly volume

Question 2

The nurse needs to specifically prevent air emboli that may result from intravenous (IV)therapy.What should the nurse make sure to do to prevent air emboli?

Accepted Answer

A) Use a needleless system. 
B) Prime the tubing completely. 
C) Check for medication compatibility. 
D) Select a larger-gauge needle or catheter. 
A) Use a needleless system. 
B) Prime the tubing completely. 
C) Check for medication compatibility. 
D) Select a larger-gauge needle or catheter.

Question 3

_________________________ pull fluid into the vascular space by osmosis,resulting in an increased vascular volume that possibly will result in pulmonary edema.

Accepted Answer

Hypertonic solutions
Hypertoni

Question 4

Which of the following steps is necessary when a patient is prepared for intravenous (IV)catheter insertion?

Accepted Answer

A) Shaving the hair from the site 
B) Selecting a proximal site in an extremity 
C) Applying a tourniquet 4 to 6 inches above the selected site 
D) Vigorously taping and massaging the selected vein 
A) Shaving the hair from the site 
B) Selecting a proximal site in an extremity 
C) Applying a tourniquet 4 to 6 inches above the selected site 
D) Vigorously taping and massaging the selected vein

Exam 29: Intravenous and Vascular Access Therapy

For which patients are electronic infusion devices (EIDs)used? (Select all that apply. )

The nurse needs to specifically prevent air emboli that may result from intravenous (IV)therapy.What should the nurse make sure to do to prevent air emboli?

_________________________ pull fluid into the vascular space by osmosis,resulting in an increased vascular volume that possibly will result in pulmonary edema.

Which of the following steps is necessary when a patient is prepared for intravenous (IV)catheter insertion?

Using Evidence in Practice

Admitting, Transfer, and Discharge

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Medical Asepsis

Sterile Technique

Safe Patient Handling, Transfer, and Positioning

Exercise Mobility

Support Surfaces and Special Beds

Patient Safety

Disaster Preparedness

Pain Management

Palliative Care

Personal Hygiene and Bed Making

Care of the Eye and Ear

Safe Medication Preparation

Administration of Nonparenteral Medications

Administration of Parenteral Medications

Oxygen Therapy

Performing Chest Physiotherapy

Airway Management

Cardiac Care

Closed Chest Drainage Systems

Emergency Measure for Life Support

Blood Therapy

Oral Nutrition

Enteral Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation

Ostomy Care

Preoperative and Postoperative Care

Intraoperative Care

Pressure Injury Prevention and Care

Wound Care and Irrigations

Dressings, Bandages, and Binders

Therapeutic Use of Heat and Cold

Home Care Safety

Home Care Teaching

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