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A nurse is preparing to obtain a blood sample from a client who has a triple-lumen central
catheter in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
- ANSWER Turn off the distal infusion for 1 to 5 min before obtaining the blood sample.
This ensures that the lab results will not be altered by the solution infusing through the
central access device.
A nurse in the ED is caring for a client who was in a motor-vehicle crash. The provider
determines that the client needs immediate central venous access for fluid and blood
replacement. Which of the following central venous access devices should the nurse
anticipate being inserted.
- ANSWER A non-tunneled percutaneous central catheter.
A nurse is caring for a client who requires long-term central venous access and is an avid
swimmer. Which of the following central venous access devices is the best choice for this
client?
- ANSWER An implanted port
This entire device lies beneath the skin and the client can be immersed in water when the
device is not in use without any increased risk for infection.
A nurse is caring for a client who has an implanted port that needs to be accessed for an
infusion. Which of the following action should the nurse take?
- ANSWER Cover the device and the needle with a sterile transparent dressing.
,A nurse is caring for a client who has a central venous catheter and suddenly develops
dyspena, tachycardia, and dizziness. The nurse suspects an air ebmolism and clamps the
catheter immediately. The nurse should reposition the client into which of the Following
positions
- ANSWER On their left side in Trendelenburg position
This helps trap air in the apex of the right atruim rather than allowing it to enter the right
ventricle.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a central venous catheter. When flushing the catheter,
the nurse should use a 10-mL syringe to prevent which of the following complication
associated with central vascular access devices?
- ANSWER Catheter rupture
A nurse is caring for a client who has a central venous catheter. Which of the following routine
interventions should the nurse use to prevent lumen occlusion?
- ANSWER Clamp the tubing before a syringe from the positive pressure end cap.
This action maintains the positive pressure of the cap and prevents air from entering the line.
The needle must be supported and anchored
Mnemonic devices can help with memorization.
- ANSWER True
Which of the following multiple intelligences best describes an artist?
- ANSWER Visual intelligence
Kolb's model categorizeds learners based on how they take in and process information.
- ANSWER True
Which of the following hands-on strategies are most appropriate for an intuitive learner?
- ANSWER Checking your work
,It is best to study first thing in the morning.
- ANSWER False
Auditory learners will benefit most from graphic organizers.
- ANSWER False
The organization of your notes is related to how well you remember what you have
read.
- ANSWER True
Which of the following multiple intelligences best describes an athlete?
- ANSWER Kinesthetic
It is better to study with distractions because the real world is full of distractions. -
ANSWER False
Visual learners often prefer to learn from a textbook.
- ANSWER True
It is best to try and memorized a list of term in one session as opposed to over multiple
days.
- ANSWER False
It is preferable to study in a warm room, rather than in a cool room.
- ANSWER False
Kolb's model divides people into either reflective or active learners
- ANSWER True
It is poor use of time to try to connect the material you are currently reading about in an
assignment to information you have already learned
. - ANSWER False
It is important to study under conditions similar to those in which you will be tested. -
ANSWER True
Which of the following hands-on strategies are most appropriate for reflective learner? -
ANSWER Take time to think about your notes
Highlighting and writing in a textbook makes it more difficult to remember the reading
material because there is so much extra writing in the book.
- ANSWER False
Which of the following multiple intelligences best describes a statistician?
- ANSWER Logical intelligence
, When grabbing a cane, a client should place it on _______ side.
- ANSWER Unaffected
A client is rising to a standing position using a cane...
True or false: Upon rising he or she should have the unaffected hand on the cane and the
affected hand on the bed or bed rail to push up
. - ANSWER True
True or false: The client should place the cane on her unaffected side 9-12 inches in front of
her. - ANSWER False: the client should place the cane 6-12 inches in front of his or her body.
When ambulating a client using a cane, the nurse should stand on which side?
- ANSWER The affected side
When ambulating with a cane, the client should move which side first?
- ANSWER Affected leg- should be move forward to be even or meet with the cane
True or false: When ambulating with a cane the client moves the unaffected leg first. -
ANSWER False- After moving the affected leg forward, the client shifts weight to the
unaffected leg and cane. Then advance the unaffected leg in front of the cane.
Name the steps in which a client will walk with a cane.
- ANSWER 1. With the cane 6-12 inches in front of client, he or she moves the affected side to
be even with the cane.
2. Client shifts weight to the unaffected side and the cane.
3. Client advances the unaffected side in front of the cane.
4. Client moves the cane froward
*Repeat the steps in a cycle.
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