Infusions Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse is preparing to start an infusion of 10% dextrose. Why would the nurse infuse the solution through a central line? A. Osmolartiy of the solution could cause phlebitis or thrombosis. B. The patient could be at risk for fluid overload. C. Viscosity of the solution would slow the infusion. D. The solution should not be mixed with other drugs or solutions. CORRECT ANSWER A. Osmolartiy of the solution could cause phlebitis or thrombosis. A patient is in the hospital for his first c...

Patients receive infusion therapy in CORRECT ANSWER hospitals, extended care facilities, outpatient clinics, infusion centers, and their own homes. The Infusion Nurses Society (INS) CORRECT ANSWER national organization that has established evidence-based practice standards of care to guide the delivery of infusion therapy. Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation CORRECT ANSWER offers a national certification program that recognizes the expertise of nurses specializing in infusion therapy...

infusion therapy CORRECT ANSWER is the delivery of medications in solution and fluids by the parenteral (piercing of skin or mucous membranes) route through a wide variety of catheter types and locations using multiple procedures. IV is the most common route infusion therapy CORRECT ANSWER Most common reasons for using ________ _________: - Maintain fluid balance or correct fluid imbalance - Maintain electrolyte or acid-base balance or correct a problem with said balance - Administe...

Final Exam: NUR631/ NUR 631 (New 2023/2024 Update) Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales| 100% Correct| Graded A- GCU QUESTION Which clinical manifestations of a urinary tract infection may be demonstrated in an 85-year-old individual? a. Confusion and poorly localized abdominal discomfort b. Dysuria, frequency, and suprapubic pain c. Hematuria and flank pain d. Pyuria, urgency, and frequency Answer: a. Confusion an...

A nurse is caring for a client who has just had a central venous access line inserted. Which action should the nurse take next? a. Begin the prescribed infusion via the new access. b. Ensure an x-ray is completed to confirm placement. c. Check medication calculations with a second RN. d. Make sure the solution is appropriate for a central line. CORRECT ANSWER ANS: B A central venous access device, once placed, needs an x-ray confirmation of proper placement before it is used. The bedside...

The nurse is documenting peripheral venous catheter insertion for a client. What does the nurse include in the note? Select all that apply a) Client's name and hospital number b) Client's response to the insertion c) Date and time inserted d) Type and size of device e) Type of dressing applied f) Vein used for insertion CORRECT ANSWER b, c, d, e, f (The client's ability to adapt to interventions, such as IV insertion, should be noted when the intervention is performed. The date and...

The nurse is documenting peripheral venous catheter insertion for a client. What does the nurse include in the note? Select all that apply. A) Client's name and hospital number B) Client's response to the insertion C) Date and time inserted D) Type and size of device E) Type of dressing applied F) Vein used for insertion CORRECT ANSWER B, C, D, E, F The nurse assessing a client's peripheral IV site obtains and documents information about it. Which assessment data indicate the need...

A patient reports blistering, sloughing, and tissue necrosis from the site after an IV drug infusion. Which drug is likely to have caused this condition? CORRECT ANSWER dopamine Which catheter is commonly used in emergency or trauma situations? CORRECT ANSWER Nontunneled percutaneous central venous catheters Which commercial product is a tunneled central venous catheter (CVC) used for long-term parenteral nutrition? CORRECT ANSWER -Leonard -Hickman Which site is chosen most commonly fo...

Healthstream Test 2023 Exam / 108 Complete Questions and Correct Answers. A patient assessment reveals distended neck veins, pulsus paradoxus, and decreased systolic pressure. This assessment is most consistent with: - ANSWER cardiac tamponade. The nurse is caring for a patient with severe sepsis and third-degree heart block. The patient is hypotensive. The treatment for this life-threatening rhythm change includes: - ANSWER transcutaneous pacing. A patient is admitted to the ICU with sus...

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