Nclex-Rn (1) Fundamentals: Intravenous Therapy Flashcards Actual Exam 88 Updated Questions And Correct Answers Verified

NCLEX-RN (1) FUNDAMENTALS: Intravenous Therapy Flashcards Actual exam 88 updated questions and correct answers verified Q1 What is intravenous therapy (IV therapy)? Answers: It is giving fluids and other nutrients through a vein. It is given to clients who cant take fluids orally or when there is dehydration. 2 Q What are the steps to insert an IV? The nurse is using a translumination device to locate the veins. Answers:1. Select site 2. Clean the site with disinfectant solution 3. Apply tourniquet 4. Insert needle 5. Check indicator of blood return 6. Advance catheter 7. Pull stylette back slightly, advance catheter into vein 8. Release tourniquet 9. Apply gentle pressure over the vein at the catheter tip and remove the metal stylette 3Q What is the difference between a peripheral IV site and a central line? Answers: Peripheral IV site: a short IV that goes into a vein into the arm. Central line: an IV that also goes into a vein but is threaded much further in so that the tip of the catheter site is closer to the heart for quicker administration. 4 Q What are the 3 types of IV solutions? Answers: 1. hypotonic 2. isotonic 3. hypertonic