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A nurse is preparing to hang a gravity infusion for a patient who is dehydrated, At what level should the solution be placed for the best results
A nurse is preparing to hang a gravity infusion for a patient who is dehydrated, At what level should the solution be placed for the best results
- Parallel with the IV site
- 3 feet above the level of the heart (correct)
- 6 inches above the IV site
- Below the level of the heart
The nurse suspects the patient has developed septicemia as a complication of peripheral IV therapy. Which signs and symptoms support the nurse's suspicion
The nurse suspects the patient has developed septicemia as a complication of peripheral IV therapy. Which signs and symptoms support the nurse's suspicion
- Sharp pain at the site
- Fever and chills (correct)
- Coolness of skin at the site
- Resistance during flushing
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving parenteral nutrition(PN). What condition should the nurse monitor for?
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving parenteral nutrition(PN). What condition should the nurse monitor for?
- Hyperglycemia (correct)
- Hypertension
- Respiratory distress
- Cardiac dysrhythmias
For which patient would a port be most beneficial?
For which patient would a port be most beneficial?
Which patient would benefit most from a subcutaneous infusion?
Which patient would benefit most from a subcutaneous infusion?
upon entering a patient's room, the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse(LPN/LVN) notes coolness of the skin at the IV site and a sluggish infusion rate. What should the nurse do first?
upon entering a patient's room, the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse(LPN/LVN) notes coolness of the skin at the IV site and a sluggish infusion rate. What should the nurse do first?
The LPN/LVN is assessing a patient receiving IV therapy and notes hypertension and shortness of breath. Which action should the nurse take?
The LPN/LVN is assessing a patient receiving IV therapy and notes hypertension and shortness of breath. Which action should the nurse take?
The nurse is preparing to administer IV fluid to a patient using a microdrop set. Which tubing will the nurse select?
The nurse is preparing to administer IV fluid to a patient using a microdrop set. Which tubing will the nurse select?
The nurse is caring for a patient with a peripheral IV catheter with an intermittent infusion. What action should the nurse take to help maintain patency of the cannula?
The nurse is caring for a patient with a peripheral IV catheter with an intermittent infusion. What action should the nurse take to help maintain patency of the cannula?
The nurse observes an assistive personnel(AP) obtaining a blood pressure in the same arm where an IV is infusing. What action should the nurse take?
The nurse observes an assistive personnel(AP) obtaining a blood pressure in the same arm where an IV is infusing. What action should the nurse take?
The nurse is delivering a piggyback medication into a new IV catheter into the patient's arm. What type of solution is used when flushing the IV after confirming patency?
The nurse is delivering a piggyback medication into a new IV catheter into the patient's arm. What type of solution is used when flushing the IV after confirming patency?
The nurse is preparing to deliver a new medication via an electronic infusion device. Which medication must be delivered by this flow control device?
The nurse is preparing to deliver a new medication via an electronic infusion device. Which medication must be delivered by this flow control device?
A nurse notes that a gravity infusion of the patient's peripheral IV(PIV)often fluctuates in the rate without an adjustment by the nurse. What should the nurse consider?
A nurse notes that a gravity infusion of the patient's peripheral IV(PIV)often fluctuates in the rate without an adjustment by the nurse. What should the nurse consider?
The nurse is preparing to administer hypertonic solution. Which fluids may be ordered?(Select all that apply)
The nurse is preparing to administer hypertonic solution. Which fluids may be ordered?(Select all that apply)
The nurse is caring for a patient with a nontunneled central venous access device who is receiving a continuous IV infusion and develops sudden dyspnea, chest pain, and change in mental status. Which actions should the nurse take?(Select all that apply)
The nurse is caring for a patient with a nontunneled central venous access device who is receiving a continuous IV infusion and develops sudden dyspnea, chest pain, and change in mental status. Which actions should the nurse take?(Select all that apply)
The LPN/LVN has a patient receiving a medication IV push. What should the nurse do prior to administering the medication?(Select all that apply)
The LPN/LVN has a patient receiving a medication IV push. What should the nurse do prior to administering the medication?(Select all that apply)
