NURS 358 EXAM 2026 FINAL PAPER FULLY
SOLVED FOR TOP PERFORMANCE
◉Cauti. Answer: What are these s/s of?
- cloudy urine
- red, bright pink or coca-cola colored
- strong, foul-smelling urine
- pelvic pain
- fever
- altered mental status in elderly
◉Foley catheter care. Answer: - performed at a minimum of every
shift and PRN
- provide routine cleaning of the meatus and cather tubing
- inspect catheter for integrity of closed system
- make sure the catheter is properly secured at all times
- no dependent loops, must be free flowing
- keep foley bag off floor
- dedicated container when emptying
- get Foley out ASAP
,◉CAUTI. Answer: What are these risks of?
- female
- advanced age
- duration
- diabetes
- renal insufficiency
◉6 hours (to 8 hours). Answer: When pulling out catheter, by how
many hours do you want urine output?
◉IV therapy uses. Answer: - NPO
- F&E imbalances
- Meds
- Blood transfusions
◉IV med advantages. Answer: - immediate effects
- fast-acting
- controlled blood levels
- emergencies
- client unable to ingest
- no muscle mass
,◉IV med disadvantages. Answer: - discomfort at the IV site
- drug and solution incompatibility
- adverse reactions
- infection
- complications
- overdose
- fluid overlodad
- cost
◉22. Answer: What size is the blue IV catheter?
◉24. Answer: What gauge is yellow IV cath?
◉20. Answer: What gauge is pink IV cath?
◉18. Answer: What gauge is green IV cath?
◉16. Answer: What gauge is grey IV cath?
◉IV start tips. Answer: - location, condition, purpose, duration
- warm compression 10-15 minutes prior to venipuncture
, - lower extremity below heart in a dependent position for 2-3
minutes
- clench and unclench fist
- tap vein gently
- may use BP cuff instead of tourniquet
- be confident
- insert bevel up with smooth, steady motion
- 10-30 degree angle depending on depth of vein
◉Documentation of IV. Answer: - type, length, and gauge
- number of attempts made
- location of attempts, be specific
- type of dressing used
- client's response
- types of fluids infused/rate/dose
- client teaching and understanding
◉Isotonic. Answer: - expands the ECF
- Normal Saline
- 5% dextrose (D5W)
- Lactated Ringers (LR)
SOLVED FOR TOP PERFORMANCE
◉Cauti. Answer: What are these s/s of?
- cloudy urine
- red, bright pink or coca-cola colored
- strong, foul-smelling urine
- pelvic pain
- fever
- altered mental status in elderly
◉Foley catheter care. Answer: - performed at a minimum of every
shift and PRN
- provide routine cleaning of the meatus and cather tubing
- inspect catheter for integrity of closed system
- make sure the catheter is properly secured at all times
- no dependent loops, must be free flowing
- keep foley bag off floor
- dedicated container when emptying
- get Foley out ASAP
,◉CAUTI. Answer: What are these risks of?
- female
- advanced age
- duration
- diabetes
- renal insufficiency
◉6 hours (to 8 hours). Answer: When pulling out catheter, by how
many hours do you want urine output?
◉IV therapy uses. Answer: - NPO
- F&E imbalances
- Meds
- Blood transfusions
◉IV med advantages. Answer: - immediate effects
- fast-acting
- controlled blood levels
- emergencies
- client unable to ingest
- no muscle mass
,◉IV med disadvantages. Answer: - discomfort at the IV site
- drug and solution incompatibility
- adverse reactions
- infection
- complications
- overdose
- fluid overlodad
- cost
◉22. Answer: What size is the blue IV catheter?
◉24. Answer: What gauge is yellow IV cath?
◉20. Answer: What gauge is pink IV cath?
◉18. Answer: What gauge is green IV cath?
◉16. Answer: What gauge is grey IV cath?
◉IV start tips. Answer: - location, condition, purpose, duration
- warm compression 10-15 minutes prior to venipuncture
, - lower extremity below heart in a dependent position for 2-3
minutes
- clench and unclench fist
- tap vein gently
- may use BP cuff instead of tourniquet
- be confident
- insert bevel up with smooth, steady motion
- 10-30 degree angle depending on depth of vein
◉Documentation of IV. Answer: - type, length, and gauge
- number of attempts made
- location of attempts, be specific
- type of dressing used
- client's response
- types of fluids infused/rate/dose
- client teaching and understanding
◉Isotonic. Answer: - expands the ECF
- Normal Saline
- 5% dextrose (D5W)
- Lactated Ringers (LR)
