NURS 242: Advanced Skills Final (with Complete Solutions)

C correct answers Which of the following steps is NECESSARY when a patient is prepared for IV insertion? A. shaving the hair from the site B. selectiving a proximal site in an extremity C. applying a tourniquet 4-6 inches above the selected site D. vigorously tapping and massaging the selected vein 25 gtt/min correct answers The patient has an IV ordered to infuse at 1000 mL over 10 hours. The infusion set has a calibration of 15 gtt/mL. The nurse regulates the infusion at: ABCD correct answers Why is the IV push considered a dangerous method by which to administer medications? (select all that apply) A. It does not allow time to correct errors B. It may be irritating to the lining of the blood vessels C. It can cause pain and abcesses D. It can cause sloughing of tissues D correct answers What should the nurse do when discontinuing a peripheral IV? A. withdraw the catheter quickly B. keep the hub perpendicular to the skin C. apply pressure to the site for one minute D. inspect the catheter for intactness after removal 33.3 hours correct answers how many hours are required to administer? TPN 1000 mL @ 30 mL/hour 8 hours correct answers how many hours are required to administer? D5 1/2 NS 1000 mL @ 125 ml/hour 25 hours correct answers how many hours are required to administer? 500 mL @ 20 mL/hour 200 ml/hr correct answers what is the rate in ml/hr? 100 ml of an antibiotic to infuse over 30 minutes 42 ml/hr correct answers what is the rate in ml/hr? 1L of lactated ringers to infuse over 24 hours 138 mL/hr correct answers what is the rate in ml/hr?