NUR 172 Quiz 3/Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

NUR 172 Quiz 3/Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Metacarpal Veins - Correct Answer ️️ -Veins in the hands cephalic vein - Correct Answer ️️ -main vein on the thumb side of the hand What type of gloves are worn when inserting an IV? - Correct Answer ️️ -clean gloves How should you determine the catheter gauge to use? - Correct Answer ️️ -by the type of solution that will be administered What should be avoided when placing an IV on a patient that is taking anticoagulants or has fragile veins? - Correct Answer ️️ -a tourniquet What can be used in place of a standard tourniquet? - Correct Answer ️️ -blood pressure cuff Per INS standards, the access device selected should be what? - Correct Answer ️️ - the smallest outer diameter with the fewest number of lumens and is the least invasive needed for the prescribed therapy What is the most common gauge used for adults? - Correct Answer ️️ -20 gauge needle Can blood be given through a 20 gauge over the needle catheter? - Correct Answer ️️ -Yes Universal Gauge Coding - Correct Answer ️️ -The smaller the number the larger the catheter is when selecting a vascular device The 16-gauge needle is _______ in diameter than an 18 gauge? - Correct Answer ️️ - larger A 20 gauge needle is _____ in diameter than an 18 gauge? - Correct Answer ️️ - smaller A gray catheter size? - Correct Answer ️️ -16 A green catheter size? - Correct Answer ️️ -18 A blue catheter size? - Correct Answer ️️ -22 The IV should be inserted at what angle? - Correct Answer ️️ -30-45 degree angle What needs to be released (popped) before attaching the saline syringe and flushing the IV catheter? - Correct Answer ️️ -needle and tourniquet Another name for a saline lock? - Correct Answer ️️ -intermittent infusion device What is the normal solution for flushing? - Correct Answer ️️ -Normal saline What type of flush may the physician prescribe in certain circumstances? - Correct Answer ️️ -Heparin flush What type of dressing should be applied after flushing? - Correct Answer ️️ -TSM transparent membrane dressing ________ let go of the hub of the catheter until it is secured with the TSM? - Correct Answer ️️ -Never After the hub is secured with TSM apply tape over the skill and label with what? - Correct Answer ️️ -initials, date, time How many times can a nurse attempt an IV? - Correct Answer ️️ -twice What should happen after two nurses stick twice each? - Correct Answer ️️ -The HCP should be notified and recommend ordering a PICC or other CVAD. When D/C-ing an IV when should you apply pressure? - Correct Answer ️️ -You should not apply pressure until the IV catheter has been removed and then hold pressure until bleeding stops fluid volume excess - Correct Answer ️️ -hypervolemia