Nursing 2520 Test 2 Questions With Complete Solutions
How long can the midline catheter dwell? Correct Answers Up
to four weeks
How long should you keep a tourniquet in place? Correct
Answers No longer than 4 to6 minutes
What administrative sets are vented? Correct Answers Glass or
semi rigid container
What are 6 causes of phlebitis? Correct Answers Inappropriate
catheter Length, gauge, material
Poor insertion technique
Inappropriate site
Prolonged dwell time
Infusate properties
Ineffective securement
What are areas to avoid when choosing a peripheral catheter
site? Correct Answers Areas of flexion, pain on palpation,
compromises veins, lymphedema, CVA, fistule, side of breast
surgery, burns, any planned procedures, lateral and central first
4-5 inches of the wrist
What are five important safety measures when checking
medication? Correct Answers 1. Look at label and verify
medication name, dosage, route, expiration date
2. Check medication itself
3. Cautious with regards to dose, proper dilution, compatibility,
administration rate
, 4. Watch decimal points
5 Be aware of units
What are five systemic complication with vascular devices?
Correct Answers Air embolism
Catheter embolism
Pulmonary edema
Septicemia
Allergic reaction
What are nursing interventions for embolism? Correct Answers
Place client on left side in a Trendelenburg position, if catheter
is suspected place Tourniquet proximal to the site, monitor
closely for signs of shock, called doctor
What are nursing interventions for thrombosis? Correct
Answers Discontinue and restart IV in the opposite extremity
Never flush or force removal of occlusion
Prevent by performing ADLs, gentle limb exercises, adequate
hydration, proper insertion technique
What are nursing interventions with septicemia? Correct
Answers If suspected notify provider to obtain order for culture,
IV anabiotic, fluids, supportive measures
What are seven prevention keys when using vascular access
devices? Correct Answers Hand hygiene, site assessment,
aseptic technique, package integrity, clean insertion site, rotate
site every 72 to 96 hours, proper dressing changes
How long can the midline catheter dwell? Correct Answers Up
to four weeks
How long should you keep a tourniquet in place? Correct
Answers No longer than 4 to6 minutes
What administrative sets are vented? Correct Answers Glass or
semi rigid container
What are 6 causes of phlebitis? Correct Answers Inappropriate
catheter Length, gauge, material
Poor insertion technique
Inappropriate site
Prolonged dwell time
Infusate properties
Ineffective securement
What are areas to avoid when choosing a peripheral catheter
site? Correct Answers Areas of flexion, pain on palpation,
compromises veins, lymphedema, CVA, fistule, side of breast
surgery, burns, any planned procedures, lateral and central first
4-5 inches of the wrist
What are five important safety measures when checking
medication? Correct Answers 1. Look at label and verify
medication name, dosage, route, expiration date
2. Check medication itself
3. Cautious with regards to dose, proper dilution, compatibility,
administration rate
, 4. Watch decimal points
5 Be aware of units
What are five systemic complication with vascular devices?
Correct Answers Air embolism
Catheter embolism
Pulmonary edema
Septicemia
Allergic reaction
What are nursing interventions for embolism? Correct Answers
Place client on left side in a Trendelenburg position, if catheter
is suspected place Tourniquet proximal to the site, monitor
closely for signs of shock, called doctor
What are nursing interventions for thrombosis? Correct
Answers Discontinue and restart IV in the opposite extremity
Never flush or force removal of occlusion
Prevent by performing ADLs, gentle limb exercises, adequate
hydration, proper insertion technique
What are nursing interventions with septicemia? Correct
Answers If suspected notify provider to obtain order for culture,
IV anabiotic, fluids, supportive measures
What are seven prevention keys when using vascular access
devices? Correct Answers Hand hygiene, site assessment,
aseptic technique, package integrity, clean insertion site, rotate
site every 72 to 96 hours, proper dressing changes
