Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion, Part I
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- 1.
Describe the rationale for intravenous (IV) therapy (select all that apply).- A.
All hospitalized patients need IV therapy for quick venous access.
- B.
IV access provides the quickest route for medication administration.
- C.
IV access is necessary for vital signs to be taken.
- D.
IV access is necessary for transfusion of blood or blood components
- E.
IV access is used to transfuse IV fluids.
- F.
IV access may be used for nutritional support (TPN).
- G.
IV access may be used for assessment of blood gases.
- 2.
All of the following are common veins used for peripheral IV catheterization, EXCEPT:
- A.
Cephalic vein.
- B.
Median antecubital vein.
- C.
Brachial vein.
- D.
Internal jugular vein.
- E.
Basilic vein.
- 3.
When selecting a site for IV catheterization, one should AVOID (select all that apply):
- A.
Previously used or sclerotic veins.
- B.
Veins of the hand.
- C.
Sites with infection, infiltration, thrombosis.
- D.
Veins at the antecubital fossa.
- E.
Veins in the arm of an arteriovenous fistula.
- F.
Veins in the arm of an axillary dissection (commonly seen with a mastectomy).
- 4.
When palpating a vein to be used for IV catheter insertion, it should feel:
- A.
Tortuous, full, and ropy.
- B.
Hard, full, and bumpy.
- C.
Flexible, full, and bouncy.
- D.
Rigid, flat, and stringy.
- 5.In order to successfully find a vein for peripheral IV catheterization, one only need to inspect the area visually.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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