Adult Health 1 Test #1- Practice Questions(all solved)

What is the rationale for the placement of a nontunneled percutaneous central catheter for a 21-year old male patient received in the ED from a motor vehicle accident with abdominal injuries? A. The catheter allows easy care of the catheter by Jason after discharge. B. There is a lower risk of infection and other complications. C. Patient preference to not have an IV in his hand D. The urgent need for fluid and medication administration correct answers D. The urgent need for fluid and medication administration The nurse recognizes that education for patients receiving infusion therapy should include which information? (Select all that apply.) A. Precautions for preventing infection B. Signs and symptoms to report C. Manufacturer of the IVAD D. Purpose of infusion therapy E. Calculation of infusion rates correct answers A. Precautions for preventing infection B. Signs and symptoms to report D. Purpose of infusion therapy 1. A patient is admitted with osteomyelitis and is going to require 3 to 4 weeks of IV antibiotics. Which IVAD is most appropriate for this patient? A. 16-gauge central venous B. 18-gauge over-the-needle IVAD C. 20-gauge midline catheter D. 22-gauge steel-winged device correct answers C. 20-gauge midline catheter The nurse recognizes the prevention of which complication as the primary rationale for initiating Total Parenteral Nutrition at a slow rate? A. Infection B. Hyperglycemia