Phillips's Manual of I.V. Therapeutics Evidence-Based Practice for Infusion Therapy Eighth Edition
by Lisa Gorski
8TH EDITION
, TABLE OF CONTENT
Chapter 1: Professional Practice Concepts For Infusion Therapy 3
Chapter 2: Infection Prevention And Occupational Risks 28
Chapter 3: Fundamentals Of Fluid And Electrolyte Balance 37
Chapter 4: Parenteral Solutions 53
Chapter 5: Infusion Equipment 56
Chapter 6: Peripheral I.V. Catheters: Initiation And Maintenance Of Peripheral Infusion Therapy 61
Chapter 7: Phlebotomy Techniques 77
Chapter 8: Complications Of Infusion Therapy: Peripheral And Central Vascular Access Devices 85
Chapter 9: Complications Of Infusion Therapy: Peripheral And Central Vascular Access Devices 95
Chapter 10: Infusion Medication Safety, Methods, And Routes 105
Chapter 11: Transfusion Therapy 112
Chapter 12: Parenteral Nutrition 123
Chapter 13.An Introduction To Biologic Infusion Therapies 133
,Chapter 1: Professional Practice Concepts For Infusion Therapy
Multiple Choice
Identify The Choice That Best Completes The Statement Or Answers The Question.
1. A NURSE Is Attempting To Initiate I.V. Therapy For A Client Diagnosed With Gastroenteritis. The
Client Is Combative And Resists The NURSE’s Efforts To Start The I.V. Which Action By The NURSE Would
Result Inan Intentional Tort?
A. Failing To Document The Client’s Combativeness
B. Refusing To Wear Gloves While Starting The I.V.
C. Failing To Report The Client’s Combativeness To A Physician
D. Starting An I.V. On A Coherent Client Against The Client’s Wishes
2. A NURSE Who Is Caring For Clients Understands That He Or She Should Provide Care That Meets
At Least The Minimum Standards Of Practice For Nursing. Which Phrase Regarding Standards Of Practice
Is Most Accurate?
A. Standards Of Practice Focus On The Care Provider And Define Needed Activities And Behaviors.
B. Standards Of Practice Focus On The Recipient Of Care And Describe The Outcomes Of Care.
C. Standards Of Practice Are Written Laws Enacted By The Legislature.
D. Standards Of Practice Are The Result Of The Performance Of A Function Or Process.
3. Which Incident Would Cause A NURSE To Be Named As A Defendant In A Malpractice Suit?
A. The NURSE Notes Blood Return Noted In A Peripheral IV Catheter Line.
, B. The NURSE Reports Early Signs Of Infection From A Peripheral Line Inserted By A NURSE On
Anotherunit
C. The NURSE Places Two Peripheral IV Catheters In A Patient Requiring Emergency IV Fluids, But
Onlyuses One
D. The NURSE Records Nerve Damage Caused By A Peripheral IV Catheter Inserted The Previous
Shiftnurse
4. The Intravenous Route Is The Most Commonly Used Infusion Route. The NURSE Notes That A
Client Diagnosed With Metastatic Cancer Is Receiving An Intraosseous Infusion. Should The NURSE
Question The Healthcare Pro-Vider’s Order?
A. Yes; The Healthcare Provider Is Not Following INS Recommendations.
B. No; The NURSE Should Never Question The Healthcare Provider’s Order When It Comes To
Chemother-Apy.
C. Yes; This Route Of Infusion Is Dangerous And Not Accepted By The INS.
D. No; Other Routes Might Be Appropriate For Administration In Certain Situations And With
Chooseedfluids And Medications.
5. Which Competency Assessment Method Is Acceptable For Nursing Competencies Which Will
Occur Once Per Year In The Skilled Nursing Facility?
A. Client Evaluation
B. Clinical Data
C. Sentinel Event Report
D. Skills Checklist