Exam 29: Intravenous and Vascular Access Therapy

For which patients are electronic infusion devices (EIDs)used?

Established standards for routine replacement of peripheral IV catheters and intravenous administration sets have recommended a maximum of _____ hours to reduce intravenous (IV)fluid contamination and prevent catheter site complications.

While assessing the patient's intravenous (IV)infusion,the nurse notes that it is infusing more slowly than it should be.What should the nurse do first?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a continuous intravenous infusion of 0.9% normal saline with 40 mEq of potassium chloride added to each liter.During a routine hourly check of the infusion,the nurse discovers that 4 hours of fluid has infused in the past 1 hour.The nurse's first action should be to:

Which of the following are central venous access devices (CVADs)?

The nurse is assisting the physician during the insertion of a central line into the subclavian vein.How should the nurse cleanse the area?

What should the nurse do once she recognizes that the patient has phlebitis at his intravenous (IV)catheter site?

What is an appropriate technique for the nurse to implement when changing the dressing at a peripheral intravenous (IV)catheter site?

_________________________ are surgically inserted through a tunnel into subcutaneous tissue,usually between the clavicle and the nipple,into the internal jugular or subclavian vein,with the catheter tip resting in the distal end of the superior vena cava.The subcutaneous tunnel allows the catheter to remain in place for months to years.

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving intravenous (IV)fluids at a rate of 150 mL per hour.During her assessment,the nurse notes that the patient is having more labored respirations,and that crackles have developed in the patient's lungs.The nurse reduces the IV rate and notifies the physician.She does this while recognizing that the patient is experiencing signs of _______________.

While assessing the patient,the nurse recognizes that special caution should be taken with the intravenous (IV)infusion because of fluid volume excess when the nurse notes the presence of which condition?

Intravenous pumps that have built-in software programmed from health care pharmacy databases with unit-specific profiles are known as ______________.

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a peripheral intravenous (IV)catheter.While performing her routine assessment,she notes that the insertion site is pale,cool,and edematous.The patient indicates that the site is also painful to the touch.The nurse recognizes these symptoms as revealing a possible _______________.

The nurse is preparing to draw blood from a central venous access device for blood cultures.Which of the following steps is part of that process?

The patient is expected to require intravenous therapy for several years as treatment for a chronic disease process.Which of the following would be the best choice for venous access in this patient?

Which of the following patients would the nurse anticipate requiring the placement of a central venous catheter?

What should the nurse do to decrease the potential for infection related to intravenous (IV)infusion therapy?

The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with pneumonia who receives intravenous (IV)antibiotics every 8 hours.How often should the nurse change the primary intermittent IV sets?

An intravenous catheter that is inserted through a large arm vein and is advanced until the tip enters the central venous system is known as a __________________.

The nurse is caring for a patient who has experienced hypovolemia secondary to acute vomiting and diarrhea.The nurse anticipates what type of intravenous fluid to be ordered by the health care provider?