NUR 3028 Final exam IV sample Questions And
100% Correct Answers Edition.
1. Whichstep to protect the patient
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from infection is of special
concern when preparing a mini-infusion pump to deliver an
analgesic?
a. Ensure that the syringe is secure within the mini-infusion
pump.
b. Identify any history of allergic reaction to the prescribed
analgesic.
c. Use an antiseptic swab to wipe the proximal injection port
on the primary tubing.
d. Carefully depress the syringe plunger to fill the tubing with
medication.: c. Use
An antiseptic swab to wipe the proximal injection port on the primary tubing.
2. What is the most important action the nurse can take to
protect the patient when administering a narcotic analgesic
by IV bolus?
a. Injecting the medication at the prescribed rate
b. Observing the insertion site after giving the medication
c. Instructing the patient about side effects to report to the nurse
d. Usingan alcohol swab to wipe the insertion port on the
primary tubing: a. Injecting the medication at the prescribed rate
3. If the nurse does not see blood return when aspirating the
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, saline lock in preparation for an IV bolus medication,
what is the next step?
a. Attempt to aspirate the site again.
b. Prepare to access another IV site.
c. Assess the saline lock site for signs of phlebitis.
d. Assess the site for swelling or coolness while flushing the
saline lock with normal saline.: d. Assess the site for swelling or coolness
while flushing the saline lock with normal saline.
4. What can the nurse do tohelp protect the patient from
infiltration of IV medication?
a. Use the most proximal insertion port on the existing primary
tubing.
b. Ensure that the syringe has been securely loaded into the
mini-infusion pump.
c. Set the pump to deliver the medication over the prescribed
time period.
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100% Correct Answers Edition.
1. Whichstep to protect the patient
•
from infection is of special
concern when preparing a mini-infusion pump to deliver an
analgesic?
a. Ensure that the syringe is secure within the mini-infusion
pump.
b. Identify any history of allergic reaction to the prescribed
analgesic.
c. Use an antiseptic swab to wipe the proximal injection port
on the primary tubing.
d. Carefully depress the syringe plunger to fill the tubing with
medication.: c. Use
An antiseptic swab to wipe the proximal injection port on the primary tubing.
2. What is the most important action the nurse can take to
protect the patient when administering a narcotic analgesic
by IV bolus?
a. Injecting the medication at the prescribed rate
b. Observing the insertion site after giving the medication
c. Instructing the patient about side effects to report to the nurse
d. Usingan alcohol swab to wipe the insertion port on the
primary tubing: a. Injecting the medication at the prescribed rate
3. If the nurse does not see blood return when aspirating the
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, saline lock in preparation for an IV bolus medication,
what is the next step?
a. Attempt to aspirate the site again.
b. Prepare to access another IV site.
c. Assess the saline lock site for signs of phlebitis.
d. Assess the site for swelling or coolness while flushing the
saline lock with normal saline.: d. Assess the site for swelling or coolness
while flushing the saline lock with normal saline.
4. What can the nurse do tohelp protect the patient from
infiltration of IV medication?
a. Use the most proximal insertion port on the existing primary
tubing.
b. Ensure that the syringe has been securely loaded into the
mini-infusion pump.
c. Set the pump to deliver the medication over the prescribed
time period.
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