Phlebitis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is preparing to obtain a blood sample from a client who has a central venous catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (SATA) A. Apply a tourniquet above the catheter insertion site. B. Access the catheter using a large bore needle. C. Aspirate for blood return to access catheter patency. D. Flush the catheter with 0.9% sodium chloride. E. Apply force when resistance is met while flushing the catheter. 24. A nurse is preparing to perform a dressing change on ...

Final Exam: NUR155/ NUR 155 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Foundations of Nursing Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | A Grade - Galen QUESTION What should you monitor when using an IV to administer medications? Answer: Right fluid Check expiration date Right rate Check IV site QUESTION What does infiltrate mean? Answer: Fluids are being administered in tissue QUESTION What is thrombophlebitis? Answer: Phlebitis with clot form...

Exam: PNR202 / PNR 202 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Intravenous Therapy | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: A upstream occlusion alarm means what ? Answer: Open clamps and tube kinks above the pump Question: Downstream occlusion message on IV pump Answer: Look at site, Kink in tubing or clamp may be closed, below the pump Question: What's another name for IV therapy? Answer: Intravenous (IV) therapy Question: hyperton...

Quiz 2 Exam: NUR2571 / NUR 2571 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Professional Nursing II / PN2 | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: Why do we measure the circumference of the arm on patients with a PICC placed in their arm? Answer: To compare reinsertion circumference May indicate problems such as phlebitis or catheter sepsis Question: What do we do if the circumference increases substantially? Answer: Notify provider immediately Q...

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hesi GI Evolv - medsurge2 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!! 2024/ 2025[NEXT GEN] A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The nurse should monitor the client for which complications? (Select all that apply.) 1 Phlebitis 2 Infection 3 Hepatitis 4 Anorexia 5 Dysrhythmias - CORRECT ANSWER Phlebitis Infection A client eats a meal that contains 13 g of fat, 31 g of carbohydrates, and 5 g of protei...

hesi GI Evolv - medsurge2 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!! 2024/ 2025[NEXT GEN] A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The nurse should monitor the client for which complications? (Select all that apply.) 1 Phlebitis 2 Infection 3 Hepatitis 4 Anorexia 5 Dysrhythmias - CORRECT ANSWER Phlebitis Infection A client eats a meal that contains 13 g of fat, 31 g of carbohydrates, and 5 g of protei...

Hypokalemia appearance on EKG -Answer- - U waves - inverted T waves - depressed ST segment Potassium chloride intravenously is prescribed for a client with heart failure experiencing hypokalemia. Which actions should the nurse take to plan for preparation and administration of the potassium? Select all that apply. 1. Obtain an intravenous (IV) infusion pump. 2. Monitor urine output during administration. 3. Prepare the medication for bolus administration. 4. Monitor the IV site f...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intravenous therapy and observes redness and inflammation along the vein . The nurse would identify this finding as which of the following complications of IV therapy ? a . Phlebitis b . Infiltration c . Venous spasm d . Extravasation - Answer-a . Phlebitis intravenous therapy would identify this 2. A nurse is reviewing the plan of care with a client who has a new prescription for lovastatin . Which of the following statements by the ...

What are specific considerations for adult clients, clients who are taking anticoagulants, and clients who have fragile veins? -Correct Answer - avoiding tourniquets, using BP cuff to visualize. - no slapping - hold their hand below the heart. - avoid using the back of the hand - avoid rigorous friction while cleaning site. An IV that is pale, has local swelling, decreased skin temperature around the site, damp dressing and slowed infusion is what complication? -Correct Answer Infiltrati...