Infusion Therapy Tests Bundle Set

ANS: D An order for infusion therapy must contain the following to be complete: specific type of fluid, rate of administration, and drugs added to the solution. Osmolarity of the solution is not necessary because it is incorporated into the specific type of fluid. It is the nurse's independent dec...

The purpose of the Venous Access and Intravenous Infusion Treatment Modalities is to prepare: a. LPNs to perform unlimited IV fluid treatment therapy. b. RNs and LPNs to perform unlimited IV fluid treatment therapy. c. LPNs enrolled in RN bridge programs to expedite completion of this co...

1. Maintain or correct fluid balance 2. Maintain or correct acid-base balance or electrolytes 3. Administer medications 4. Replace blood or blood products CORRECT ANSWER Infusion Therapy · Infusion Therapy: Delivery of medications & fluids parenterally (piercing of skin or mucous membranes) thr...

Before the administration of intravenous fluid, it is most important for the nurse to obtain which information from the health care provider's orders? a. Intravenous catheter size b. Osmolarity of the solution c. Vein to be used for therapy d. Specific type of IV fluid CORRECT ANSWER d. Specifi...

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 infusio...

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 s...

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 ap...

A nurse is caring for a client who has just had a central venous access line inserted. What action will the nurse take next? a. Begin the prescribed infusion via the new access. b. Ensure that an x-ray is completed to confirm placement. c. Check medication calculations with a second RN. d. Mak...

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 de...

Infusion Nurse CORRECT ANSWER A nurse whose focus is on the administration of medications through an intravenous line, central line, or venous access port Earn an ADN or a BSM Pass the NCLEX-RN Gain two years of experience Earn Certification Rehabilitation Nurse CORRECT ANSWER A nurse who s...

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 veno...

A nurse checking an IV fluid order questions its accuracy. What does the nurse do first? CORRECT ANSWER Contacts the health care provider who ordered it (The nurse is responsible for accuracy and has the duty to verify the order with the health care provider that ordered it.) A client is to rec...

Common reasons for infusion therapy CORRECT ANSWER o Maintain fluid balance or correct fluid balance o Maintain electrolyte or acid-base balance or correct electrolyte or acid-base imbalance o Administer medications o Replace blood or blood products o Nutritional formulas (Total Parenteral N...

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 app...