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A nurse is inserting an intravenous catheter into a client’s vein and knows that the catheter is correctly placed when which sign is first noted?

The nurse assessing the IV insertion site finds the vein hard, the skin red and tender, and a blood return in the IV line. The most effective intervention after removing the IV catheter is to:

The nurse is preparing to change the injection caps on the triple lumens of the client’s central line. The client’s central venous line is located in the right subclavian vein. The nurse asks the client to take which essential action during the cap change?

During an initial assessment of a client, the nurse observes that the IV solution is not infusing.  Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse is preparing to start a 30-year-old adult, normotensive client’s intravenous line. Which technique(s) best assist the nurse in distention of veins before cannulation?

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an IV infusion via and electronic infusion device when the client’s infusion alarm sounds. The nurse responds to the alarm knowing it is most likely caused by increased:

A nurse is selecting a peripheral vein for venipuncture. Which factors should affect the nurse’s choice of an intravenous site? (select all that apply)

The nurse assesses a patient’s right hand IV site to be infiltrated. Appropriate nursing actions include (Select all that apply.)

A medication is ordered at a rate of 4mcg/min.  The solution strength is 8mg in 250mL.  What will the flow rate be for the nurse to program on the IV pump? __________mL/hr  (enter number only)

During new employee orientation, a nurse is explaining how to prevent IV infections.  Which of the following statements by an orientee indicates understanding of the preventative strategies?