ATI - IV Therapy and Peripheral Access Test 2024.

ATI - IV Therapy and Peripheral Access Test 2024. A nurse is discontinuing a peripheral IV catheter. Upon removal, the nurse should assess the catheter for which of the following? - ANSWER ****1. an intact catheter tip**** **The tip of the catheter can break off, thus creating an embolus. To limit the movement of the embolus, the nurse should apply a tourniquet high on the extremity where the IV line was located and notify the provider immediately.** 2. catheter erosion 3. blood within the catheter 4. discoloration of the catheter A nurse has just initiated an IV infusion and is teaching the client about possible complications. The nurse should include that which of the following findings is an indication of early infiltration? - ANSWER 1. Moisture 2. Bruising 3. Tingling ****4. Coolness**** Coolness is a classic sign of infiltration, along with swelling, pallor, and possibly tenderness. Infiltration is a leakage of IV solution out of the intravascular compartment and into the surrounding tissue. A nurse has just initiated a new peripheral IV infusion with 5% dextrose in water for continuous infusion. How often should the nurse plan to replace the primary infusion tubing? - ANSWER 1. Every 24 hr 2. Every 48 hr 3. Every 72 hr ****4. Every 96 hr**** The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Infusion Nurses' Society recommend changing the IV tubing no more than once every 96 hr unless the tubing has been contaminated, punctured, or obstructed.