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Module 10 Post Tests | Questions With Correct Solutions
Which of the following sites should be avoided for IV insertion? (Select all that apply.)
Dorsal surface of the hand of a middle-aged adult
Inner arm
Foot of an adult
Site distal to a previous venipuncture site
Inner wrist
Areas of venous bifurcation
Foot of a child Correct Ans - Foot of an adult
Site distal to a previous venipuncture site
Inner wrist
Areas of venous bifurcation
Match the correct catheter size to the appropriate patient situation.
Adult patient scheduled for major surgery Correct Ans - 18-gauge
Match the correct catheter size to the appropriate patient situation.
Older adult requiring IV medications Correct Ans - 22-gauge
Match the correct catheter size to the appropriate patient situation.
Infant requiring IV fluids Correct Ans - Butterfly needle
Match the correct catheter size to the appropriate patient situation.
Young adult requiring fluid maintenance Correct Ans - 20-gauge
Match the correct type of tourniquet to the appropriate patient situation.
Blood pressure cuff Correct Ans - Older Adult
Match the correct type of tourniquet to the appropriate patient situation.
Rubber band Correct Ans - Infant
Match the correct type of tourniquet to the appropriate patient situation.
Single-use tourniquet Correct Ans - Adult
Match the correct type of IV solution to the description.
, D5W Correct Ans - An isotonic solution most commonly used for fluid volume
replacement
Match the correct type of IV solution to the description.
D51/2NS Correct Ans - A hypertonic solution used carefully in patients at risk for
fluid overload because it pulls fluid into the vascular space
Match the correct type of IV solution to the description.
D5LR Correct Ans - A hypertonic solution used carefully in patients at risk for fluid
overload because it pulls fluid into the vascular space
Match the correct type of IV solution to the description.
0.45% NaCl Correct Ans - A hypotonic solution administered to dilute extracellular
fluid and rehydrate cells
Match the correct type of IV solution to the description.
LR Correct Ans - An isotonic solution most commonly used for fluid volume
replacement
Match the correct type of IV solution to the description.
0.9% NaCl Correct Ans - An isotonic solution most commonly used for fluid volume
replacement
The nurse is aware there are certain precautions to take when administering potassium
chloride (KCl) intravenously. Which of the following would place the patient at risk for
injury? Correct Ans - After determining the IV site is patent and without signs of
complication, the nurse administers the potassium chloride by IV push.
An adult patient developed a complication with his IV and it had to be removed, yet
continued IV fluids were needed. Which site would be most appropriate for the nurse to
choose? Correct Ans - proximal to the previous IV site.
A patient has been receiving 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? Correct
Ans - Apply a warm pack to the arm for several minutes
Rub or stroke the patient's arm.
Which of the following sites should be avoided when initiating an intravenous infusion?
(Select all that apply.) Correct Ans - The left arm of a patient who has a history of a
left mastectomy
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