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IV Therapy Unit 1
Unit 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The purpose of the Venous Access and Intravenous Infusion Treatment Modalities is to prepare: | LPNs to perform limited IV fluid treatment therapy |
| The Venous Access and Intravenous Infusion Treatment Modalities is in accordance with the guidelines enacted by the: | Missouri Rule 4 CSR 200.6010 |
| What kind of individual is NOT a candidate for enrollment in the Venous Access & Intravenous Infusion Treatment Moalities? | One whose PN license is in revoked status |
| What is the regulatory agency of the Venous Access and Intravenous Infusion Treatment Modalities? | Missouri State Board of Nursing |
| During the provision of IV fluid therapy procedures, universal precautions are federally mandated by which one of the following organizations? | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) |
| Which of the following is a true statement regarding maintenance of LPN IV therapy certification status in Missouri? | Rule 4 CSR 200.6010 does not require a recertification process |
| Intravenous therapy activities that may be delegated to an IV therapy certified LPN include: | initiating peripheral access, converting an IV cannula to a "locked" cannula, and monitoring blood transfusions |
| An IV therapy-certified LPN is required to have additonal education and experience to legally provide IV therapy activities to which one of the following patient classifications? | Neonates |
| An IV therapy-certified LPN is restricted from performing which of the following intravenous therapy activities? | Adding vitamins to total parenteral nutrition solution in the home care setting |
| Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement regarding health care facility's policy governing the provision of IV therapy? | Based on need, may endorse initiation of blood transfusions by only IV therapy-certified LPNs |
| Legally, a private wrong, by act or omission, that can result in a civil action by the hired person or that person's legal heirs is termed: | Tort |
| Failure of a professional person to act in a reasonable and prudent manner with reluctant damage to a person or that person's property is legally termed: | Negligence |
| What indicates that "every person is liable for his or her own tortious conduct"? | Rule of Personal Liability |
| Coercion of a rational adult patient in order to establish an intravenous site could result in the nurse being charged with: | Assult and battery |
| What is the threefold purpose of documenting the nursing care provided? | Creating a legal record of care provided, communicating patient status, and obtaining reimbursement for services |
| What form of documentation is composed of a story format? | Narrative |
| What documentary form is used to document IV therapy procedures performed? | Nurses notes |
| Why should the word units be written out and not abbreviated as U? | If abbreviated, it might accidentally be read as zero |
| Which example is a subjective statement that is considered a common documentation error? | IV is dripping well |
| What charting format tends to lead to greater opportunities for subjective rather than objective entries? | Narrative |
| The purpose of an Unusual Occurrence or Variance Report, also known as an Incident Report, is to: | Provide factual, nonjudgmental accounts of unusual situations and their consequences |
| The essential components of an Unusual Occurrence or Variance Report, also known as an Incident Report, include: | Factual description of event, physician notification, and outcome |
| The performace of any intravenous therapy activity disallowed by MO Rule 4 CSR 200.6010 by an IV therapy-certified LPN can result in the LPN being charged with: | Malpractice |
| Failure of an IV therapy-certified LPN to employ universal precautions when performing venipuncture is considered a: | Negligent action |
| The likelihood of being charged with IV therapy-related malpractice is believed to be greatly diminished by: | Establishing a good rapport with the patient and the patient's family |