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NURS 242 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+

Which of the following steps is necessary when a patient is prepared for an IV solution?

A. Shaving the hair from the site

B. Selecting a proximal site in an extremity

C. Applying a tourniquet 4-6 inches above the selected site

D. Vigorously taping and massaging the selected vein. - (answer)

ANS: C

No Shaving needed

Most distal site

Do not tap or massage vein



Why is the IV push considered a dangerous method by which to adminster 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 abscesses

D. It can cause sloughing of tissue - (answer) ANS: ABCD



What should the nurse do when discontinuing a peripheral IV?

A. Withdrawl the catheter quickly

B. Keep the hub perpendicular to the skin

C. Apply pressure to the site for 1 minute

D. Inspect the catheter for intactness after removal - (answer) ANS: D

Don't reinsert

Do not want fragments of the catheter

,True or False? Intravenous therapy is a method of replacing fliud and electrolytes into the blood stream
rather than the digestive system. - (answer) ANS: True



When considering an IV site which one of these are true?

A. Avoid areas easily bumped in the elderly and children (like the wrists)

B.Always start with proximal and move more distal

C. Avoid any site which appears infected

D. Avoid any site with a graph or mastectomy - (answer) ANS: ACD

Always start more distal



True or Flase? Infiltration occurs when IV fluid enters the surrounding tissie around the venipuncture
site? - (answer) ANS: True



In order to discontinue an IV line, the nurse should obtain which item from the supply area for applying
pressure to the site after removing an IV catheter?

A. Elastic wrap

B. Betadine swab

C. Adhesive bandage

D. Sterile 2x2 gauze - (answer) ANS: D

Only one that makes sense because this applies pressure and getting any blood from removing



What is the best size of IV?

A. The largest one you can feel comfortably insert in the patient

B. The smallest you can find

C. The smallest gauge to accomplish therapy

D. The largest gauge your facility has. - (answer) ANS: C because you want the medication to flow as
fast as it can with still being in catheter proameters



What materials are necessary when preparing to start an IV?

A. Gloves

, B. Gown

C. IV catheter

D. Saline Flush

E Eye protection

F Mask

G Primed saline lock - (answer) ANS: A,C,D,G



When a patient who needs an IV has cold extremities and few veins are visible or small, which of the
following are acceptable techniques to help improve the likelihood of a successful IV insertion?

a. Turn up the heat in the room and return in about an hour when the patient is warmer

b. Apply warm packs to the extremity for 5-10 minutes

c. Blow warm air on the extremity with a blow dryer for 3-5 minutes

d. Allow the tourniquet to remain in place for a few minutes while you prepare your equipment -
(answer) ANS: B

Can't wait an hour

Doesn't make sense to use a blow dryer

Would cause discomfort for the patient



When preparing to insert the needle into the skin, the bevel should be

a. Down

b. Up

c. It doesn't matter - (answer) ANS:B

Always up!



While in the process of inserting an IV, which of the following is NOT acceptable:

A. Enter the skin at a 30-40 degree angle

B. A device may be reused if it is in the same site as the original attempt

C. Enter the skin directly over the vein

D. Enter the skin slightly adjacent to the vein and direct the needle into the side of the vein wall -
(answer) ANS:B

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