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NUR172 Exam 1 (2025) comprehensive questions and
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CHOICES)|complete solutions|A+ GRADED |100%
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The nurse has just flushed a peripheral venous access site and notices fluid
leaking from the insertion site. Which action is most appropriate? -
(answers)Remove the IV catheter and restart the venous access site in a new
location
Which hospitalized clients are good candidates for capping of an existing
intravenous line for intermittent use? Select all that apply.
(a) Client who needs infusions of an antibiotic only every 12 hours
(b) Client who no longer requires intravenous infusions
(c) Client who is only receiving fluids at a keep-vein-open rate
(d) Client receiving a continuous infusion of normal saline at 60 mL/hour
(e) Client who is tolerating clear liquids - (answers)a,b,c
The nurse is capping a client's IV line for intermittent use in preparation for the
administration of an antibiotic. After inspecting the site, what will the nurse do
next? - (answers)Close the clamp on the current administration set
The nurse is capping an existing IV line for intermittent use. Which action by the
nurse follows correct procedure? - (answers)cleaning the end cap of the extension
tubing with an antimicrobial swab
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The nurse is capping an intravenous (IV) line for intermittent use. Place in order
how the nurse will perform these actions. Use all options.
(a) Flush the tubing slowly, over one minute, with a sterile saline filled syringe.
(b) Reclamp the extension tubing and loop it near the entry site, securing it with
tape.
(c) Insert the saline flush syringe into the needleless connector or end cap on the
extension tubing.
(d) Aspirate the catheter for positive blood return by gently pulling back on the
syringe.
(e) Scrub the needleless connector or end cap on the extension tubing with an
antimicrobial swab. - (answers)e,c,d,a,b
The nurse is administering intravenous (IV) therapy to a client. The nurse notices
acute tenderness, redness, warmth, and slight edema of the vein above the
insertion site. Which complication related to IV therapy should the nurse most
suspect? - (answers)Phlebitis
When caring for a client who requires intravenous (IV) therapy, which actions are
within the nurse's scope of practice and can be performed independently? -
(answers)deciding to relocate an IV site that has infiltrated, deciding on the
peripheral IV site location, determining what gauge IV catheter to use
The nurse is caring for a client who had a right mastectomy 2 years ago. In
choosing a site to start a peripheral IV, which site would be the best choice by the
nurse? - (answers)a distal area of the cephalic vein in the client's left upper
extremity
NUR172 Exam 1 (2025) comprehensive questions and
verified detailed solutions ( MULTIPLE
CHOICES)|complete solutions|A+ GRADED |100%
CORRECT!!
The nurse has just flushed a peripheral venous access site and notices fluid
leaking from the insertion site. Which action is most appropriate? -
(answers)Remove the IV catheter and restart the venous access site in a new
location
Which hospitalized clients are good candidates for capping of an existing
intravenous line for intermittent use? Select all that apply.
(a) Client who needs infusions of an antibiotic only every 12 hours
(b) Client who no longer requires intravenous infusions
(c) Client who is only receiving fluids at a keep-vein-open rate
(d) Client receiving a continuous infusion of normal saline at 60 mL/hour
(e) Client who is tolerating clear liquids - (answers)a,b,c
The nurse is capping a client's IV line for intermittent use in preparation for the
administration of an antibiotic. After inspecting the site, what will the nurse do
next? - (answers)Close the clamp on the current administration set
The nurse is capping an existing IV line for intermittent use. Which action by the
nurse follows correct procedure? - (answers)cleaning the end cap of the extension
tubing with an antimicrobial swab
, 2
The nurse is capping an intravenous (IV) line for intermittent use. Place in order
how the nurse will perform these actions. Use all options.
(a) Flush the tubing slowly, over one minute, with a sterile saline filled syringe.
(b) Reclamp the extension tubing and loop it near the entry site, securing it with
tape.
(c) Insert the saline flush syringe into the needleless connector or end cap on the
extension tubing.
(d) Aspirate the catheter for positive blood return by gently pulling back on the
syringe.
(e) Scrub the needleless connector or end cap on the extension tubing with an
antimicrobial swab. - (answers)e,c,d,a,b
The nurse is administering intravenous (IV) therapy to a client. The nurse notices
acute tenderness, redness, warmth, and slight edema of the vein above the
insertion site. Which complication related to IV therapy should the nurse most
suspect? - (answers)Phlebitis
When caring for a client who requires intravenous (IV) therapy, which actions are
within the nurse's scope of practice and can be performed independently? -
(answers)deciding to relocate an IV site that has infiltrated, deciding on the
peripheral IV site location, determining what gauge IV catheter to use
The nurse is caring for a client who had a right mastectomy 2 years ago. In
choosing a site to start a peripheral IV, which site would be the best choice by the
nurse? - (answers)a distal area of the cephalic vein in the client's left upper
extremity
