NUR172 / NUR 172 Final Exam (Latest 2024 / 2025): Intravenous Therapy for the Practical Nurse | Rated A | Questions and Verified Answers – Hondros

Final Exam: NUR172 / NUR 172 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Intravenous Therapy for the Practical Nurse Exam Review | Rated A | Questions and Verified Answers – Hondros Q: What is hematoma? Answer: Infiltration of blood into tissues at ventipuncture site Q: S/S of hematoma Answer: discoloration of skin, swelling and discomfort, inability to advance cannula into vein, resistance to pressure during flushing Q: Prevention of hematoma Answer: use indirect method for starting a PIV Q: Treatment of hematoma Answer: removal of catheter, direct pressure on site with gauze, elevate extremity, apply ice to affected area Q: What is thrombosis? Answer: catheter related obstruction Q: S/S of thrombosis Answer: fever, malaise, slowed or stopped infusion rate, inability to flush catheter Q: Treatment for thrombosis Answer: Remove IV, notify MD - NEVER flush cannula to remove occlusion Q: What is inflitration? Answer: Inadvertent administration of nonvesicant solution to surrounding tissues Q: S/S of infiltration Answer: swollen, cool, taut, pale skin Q: Interventions for infiltration Answer: stop infusion, remove IV catheter Q: What is phlebitis? Answer: Inflammation of delicate inner lining of the vein Q: S/S of phlebitis Answer: site is red, warm to touch, localized swelling, palpable cord, painful, sluggish infusion rate Q: Treatment for phlebitis Answer: discontinue IV, warm or cold compress to affected site, restart infusion in opposite extremity using new admin set Q: What is extravasation? Answer: The inadvertent administration of vesicant solution to surrounding tissue Q: Patient becomes at risk for extravasation with which hypertonic solution? Answer: D10W Q: Extravasation