NURSING SKILLS PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED ANSWERS 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE/GET A+

Which nursing action is beneficial to deliver a small amount of fluid to a pediatric patient who is on intravenous (IV) therapy? A. Monitoring the drip rate every 2 hours B. Placing the patient in Fowler's position C. Inserting the volume-control device spike into the container D. Placing the intravenous container 36 inches above the IV site - C. When delivering a small amount of fluid to a pediatric patient who is on IV therapy, inserting the volume-control device spike into the container promotes the slow infusion of the fluid. The drip rate should be monitored every hour to maintain the flow rate. The patient is placed in Fowler's position if symptoms of overhydration occur. The IV container is placed 36 inches above the IV site in adults to regulate the flow rate. Which complication of intravenous (IV) therapy occurs due to a dislodged catheter? A. Phlebitis B. Infection C. Infiltration D.Circulatory overload - C. The nurse is reinforcing to a nursing student the teachings regarding the management of transfusion reactions. Which statements by the nurse indicate effective understanding regarding a febrile nonhemolytic reaction in a thrombocytopenic patient? Select all that apply. A. "I will adjust the transfusion volume." B. "I will administer aspirin." C. "I will stop the transfusion." D. "I will administer antipyretics." E. "I will restart the transfusion after some time." - C. D. The nurse is reinforcing to a nursing student the teachings regarding intravenous administration. Which statements by the nursing student indicate effective understanding? Select all that apply. Correct1 A. "I will avoid selecting fragile dorsal veins." B. "I will remove my gloves before palpating the vein." C. "I will select a vein from an area that appears tender." D. "I will avoid the extremity that is affected by the previous stroke." E. "I will try to puncture the vein by keeping the catheter at a 60- to 90-degree angle." - A, B, D Injecting intravenous fluids into fragile veins can cause hematoma and infiltration; therefore, fragile dorsal veins should be avoided. Removing gloves may help to clearly palpate veins; therefore, gloves should be removed before palpating the vein. Extremities affected by a stroke have compromised circulation and should thus be avoided. Selecting a vein from a tender area may predispose infection. The vein should be punctured at a 10- to 30-degree angle to prevent puncturing the posterior wall of the vein. The nurse curls a loop of intravenous tubing alongside the arm of a patient on intravenous (IV) therapy. Which outcome can be expected with this nursing action? A. Altered flow rate B. Reduced risk of infection C. Reduced risk of dislodging D. Increased access to the tubing junction - C. The nurse identifies air bubbles in the single-port intravenous (IV) tubing of a patient who is on intravenous maintenance therapy. Which action should be performed immediately? A. Turn the ports upside down B. Change the Intravenous tubing C. Tap the tubing to the IV line D. Change the vascular access device (VAD) - C. The nurse should immediately tap the IV tubing if he or she finds bubbles in the tubing and should also check the entire length of tubing to remove all of the bubbles. The nurse should turn the ports upside down if bubbles are found in multiple-port tubing. The nurse should change the IV tubing if it is found to have leaks. The nurse should change the VAD if it becomes dislodged.Test-Taking Tip: Do not worry if you select the same numbered answer repeatedly, because there usually is no pattern to the answers. The nurse is caring for a patient who developed redness and swelling at the catheter site during intravenous (IV) therapy. Which actions if performed by the nurse signify effective understanding of what to do? Select all that apply. A. Stopping the infusion immediately B. Applying a sterile dressing to the site C. Starting a new IV line in another extremity D. Contacting the primary health care provider E. Advising the patient to elevate the extremity - B, C, D Redness and swelling at the catheter site during IV therapy are indicative of infection; therefore, the nurse should apply a sterile dressing to the site to prevent exacerbation of the infection. The nurse can also start a new IV line in another extremity to prevent discontinuity in infusion. The nurse should contact the primary health care provider if the symptoms appear severe. The infusion need not be stopped but can be infused through the other IV line. Elevating the extremity may not decrease the symptoms of infection; the extremities are elevated if symptoms are indicative of infiltration or extravasation. Which method performed to foster venous distention promotes venous dilation? A. Applying a cold compress to the extremity B. Selecting a larger vein for venous access C. Palpating the vein by pressing downward D. Placing the extremity in a dependent position E. Placing the extremity in a dependent position promotes - D. Placing the extremity in a dependent position promotes venous dilation. Application of warmth to the extremity for several minutes with a warm washcloth increases blood in the vein by causing dilation. Selecting a larger vein for a vascular access device (VAD) prevents interruption of venous flow while allowing adequate blood flow around the catheter. Palpation of the vein by pressing it downward increases the sensitivity for better assessment of vein location. The registered nurse is discussing with a nursing student the nursing interventions performed while initiating an intravenous (IV) line. Which actions taken by the nurse indicate effective understanding? Select all that apply. 1 "I must use arm veins in older adults." 2 "I must use hand veins in children." Correct3 "I must use a distal site first, then a proximal site." Correct4 "I must refrain from using hand veins in ambulatory patients." Incorrect5 "I must perform venipuncture with care in patients with infiltration." - C, D