IV Therapy

Question 1

Identify which of the following reasonings for the client needing a central access device. (Select all that apply.)

Answer 1

1) Administering fluid
2) infusing Blood product
3) Chemotherapy
4) Infusing medication.

Question 2

A client has just undergone insertion of a central venous catheter at the bedside. The nurse would be sure to check the results of which of the following before initiating the flow rate of the client’s IV solution at 100 ml/hr?

Answer 2

1) Portable chest X-ray

Question 3

A nurse is changing the central line dressing of a client receiving TPN and notes that the catheter insertion site appears reddened. The nurse next assesses which of the following items?

Answer 3

1) Assess the temperature

Question 4

A client receiving TPN through a central line has disconnected the tubing form the central line catheter. A nurse assesses the client and suspects air embolism. The nurse should immediately place the client in which position?

Answer 4

1) Left side with head lower than feet.

Question 5

How frequently should a transparent occlusive, (such as tegaderm) CVAD dressing be changed?

Answer 5

1) Every 5-7 days PRN