A patient has been receiving intravenous (IV) antibiotics and as a result has had several IV site locations. What action can the nurse take to promote venous distention in the patient? (Select all that apply.)

- Apply a warm pack to the arm for several minutes. - Rub or stroke the patient's arm.

When should the tourniquet be released a second time during the procedure for insertion of a peripheral intravenous device?

After a "flashback" of blood is observed and the catheter has been advanced off the stylet.

The nurse is preparing an IV infusion before initiating an IV. Which of the following is a correct action performed by the nurse?

After spiking the bag of IV fluids, the nurse fills the drip chamber 1/3 to 1/2 full and primes the tubing, making sure there are no bubbles.

The nurse is preparing an IV infusion before initiating an IV. The nurse removes the protective sheath covering the tubing insertion spike and accidentally touches the spike. What is the nurse’s best action at this time?

Discard IV tubing and obtain a new one.

The nurse is assessing the patient for signs and symptoms of fluid volume excess. Which of the following would indicate the patient is experiencing this complication and should be reported? (Select all that apply.)

- Shortness of breath and crackles in lungs. - Elevated blood pressure and edema.

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intrabenous therapy: lesson 2 post test

Question	Answer
A patient has been receiving intravenous (IV) antibiotics and as a result has had several IV site locations. What action can the nurse take to promote venous distention in the patient? (Select all that apply.)	- Apply a warm pack to the arm for several minutes. - Rub or stroke the patient's arm.
At what angle should an IV catheter puncture the skin and vein during insertion in a middle-aged adult?	10-30 degree angle
When should the tourniquet be released a second time during the procedure for insertion of a peripheral intravenous device?	After a "flashback" of blood is observed and the catheter has been advanced off the stylet.
The nurse is preparing an IV infusion before initiating an IV. Which of the following is a correct action performed by the nurse?	After spiking the bag of IV fluids, the nurse fills the drip chamber 1/3 to 1/2 full and primes the tubing, making sure there are no bubbles.
The nurse is preparing an IV infusion before initiating an IV. The nurse removes the protective sheath covering the tubing insertion spike and accidentally touches the spike. What is the nurse’s best action at this time?	Discard IV tubing and obtain a new one.
The nurse is assessing the patient for signs and symptoms of fluid volume excess. Which of the following would indicate the patient is experiencing this complication and should be reported? (Select all that apply.)	- Shortness of breath and crackles in lungs. - Elevated blood pressure and edema.

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