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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
According to the INS 2021, access hair at insertion site to facilitate application of VAD dressing should be achieved by using?
Gilette Shaver
Disposable head surgical clipper
Single patient used scissors
Below are the optimal vein condition to look out during PIVC insertion except :
Visible ,Soft, Straight, Elastic
No Visible Valves
Springy and easily palpated
Limbs affected by clinical condition
During PIVC insertion ,which of the following sites should be avoided ?
Veins on non - dominant arm
Veins in the arm of an AVF
Use veins on the most distal and move proximally as needed
Springy and easily palpated
Between veins and arteries which one has valves in them ?
Veins
Arteries
How much (ml) is required to flush a PIVC ?
3ml
10ml
Whatever amount the previous nurse administere
Twice the labelled priming volume
What is the purpose of flushing a venous catheter?
To prevent catheter dislodge
To prevent phlebitis
To prevent bleeding
To prevent occlusion
What is the cause of catheter occlusion ?
Phlebitis
Blood reflux into the catheter
Blood outflow from the catheter
You have two medications to give ,what is the flushing sequence ?
Before and after each medication
Before both medications
Before and after both medication
After both medications
What is the definition of phlebitis ?
Inflammation of the inner most layer of the vein
Administration of non - vesicant medication into tissue
Inflammation of the outer most layer of the vein
Administration of vesicant medication into tissue
What is not the nursing intervention to treat hematoma ?
Elevate extremity until bledding stops
Apply direct pressure at the insertion site
Apply cold compress at the affect site according hospital policy
Use an 18G needle to break the blister
