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Midterm Exam IV • Due Mar 2 at 2:30pm • Points 200 • Questions 51 • Available after Mar 2 at 8:30am • Time Limit 120 Minutes Please follow LVC test taking rules 200 Points 51 Questions 120 Minutes History Time Score 1 44 minutes 200 out of 200 Score for this quiz: 200 out of 200 Submitted Mar 2 at 11:47am This attempt took 44 minutes.  Question 1 1 / 1 pts What is it called when fluid escapes into surrounding tissue. Non vesicant medication/solution from the vein into the surrounding tissue? Correct! Correct Answer Infiltration  Question 2 1 / 1 pts What is the escape of a vesicant medication/solution from the vein into the surrounding tissue (vesicant = medication or fluid capable of causing tissue injury, such as necrosis or tissue Therapy Attempt Attempt LATEST Attempt 03/02/2025; 11:44AM Midterm Exam_ PN 1200_ IV Therapy_ Winter 2025 damage, when it escapes from the vein) Correct! Extravasation Correct Answer Extravasation 03/02/2025; 11:44AM Midterm Exam_ PN 1200_ IV Therapy_ Winter 2025  Question 3 2 / 2 pts A client with the recent diagnosis of MI and impaired renal function is recuperating on the step down cardiac unit. The client's blood pressure has been borderline low, and IV fluids have been infusing at 100mL/hr via a central line catheter in the right internal jugular for approx. 24 hours to increase renal output and maintain the blood pressure. Upon entering the client's room, the nurse notes that the client is breathing rapidly and is coughing. The nurse determines that the client is most likely experiencing which complication of IV therapy? Hematoma Air embolism Systemic infection Correct! Circulatory overload  Question 4 1 / 1 pts The nurse is making initial rounds on the nursing unit to assess the condition of assigned clients. The nurse notes that a client's IV site is cool, pale, and swollen, and the solution is not infusing. The nurse concludes that which of the following complications has occurred? Phlebitis Thrombosis Infection Correct! Infiltration  Question 5 1 / 1 pts The nurse is inserting an IV line into a client's vein. After the initial stick, the nurse continues to advance the catheter if: Correct! Blood return shows in the backflash chamber of the catheter. The catheter advances easily The vein is distended under the needle The client does not complain of discomfort 03/02/2025; 11:44AM Midterm Exam_ PN 1200_ IV Therapy_ Winter 2025  Question 6 5 / 5 pts What are 3 causes of nerve injury? Correct! 1. Improper IV insertion technique 2. Prolonged pressure from IV infiltration 3. Use of large-gauge needles in small veins Correct Answers Improper insertion technique Insertion in high-risk areas Poor positioning Prolonged tourniquet use Large-bore catheters Infiltration Extravasation  Question 7 1 / 1 pts What intervention should be used FIRST when a nurse notices an IV site has been compromised? Correct! Discontinue the line Call the provider Tell the patient to take deep breaths Run and get help  Question 8 1 / 1 pts Receiving too much IV fluid in a short amount of time can cause: Sepsis Dehydration Correct! Circulatory overload An allergic response  03/02/2025; 11:44AM Midterm Exam_ PN 1200_ IV Therapy_ Winter 2025 Question 9 1 / 1 pts If a patient complains of itching, SOB, and Dyspnea shortly after you have hung penicillin 500mg IVPB, what is your next step? Administer Benadryl Correct! Stop the IV, flush the line and call for help Assign a CNA to monitor the patient closely Go tell the charge RN  Question 10 1 / 1 pts A patient can have an allergic reaction from the gloves a nurse uses to start their IV. Correct! True False  Question 11 1 / 1 pts Low plasma osmolarity results in Correct! Fluid overload Electrolyte imbalance None of the above Dehydration