Review Test Submission: Venipuncture Worksheet

 
User Amy Yang
Course Nursing Advanced Skills
10543112(21781)
Test Venipuncture Worksheet
Started 2/4/20 5:51 PM
Submitted 2/4/20 6:28 PM
Status Completed
Attempt 18 out of 20 points  
Score
Time 37 minutes
Elapsed
 Question 1
1 out of 1 points

Identify the part of the IV needle.

 Question 2
1 out of 1 points

The gauge of the needle refers to: lumen size/diameter

 Question 3
1 out of 1 points

Identify the part of the IV needle.

 Question 4
1 out of 1 points

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?

Blood flashback

 Question 5
1 out of 1 points

After 2 unsuccessful attempts at insertion of an IV, the best thing for the
registered nurse to do would be: 

Consult
another
health care
professional

 Question 6
1 out of 1 points

Which of the following IV catheters has a smaller lumen?

 Question 7
1 out of 1 points

Which of the following may be used to enhance vein selection?

Dangle arm, warm wash cloth, pump fist

 Question 8
0 out of 1 points

Site selection should be routinely initiated in the proximal areas of the upper
extremities; subsequent cannulation should be made distal to the previously
cannulated site.
false

 Question 9
1 out of 1 points

Veins of the lower extremities should not be used routinely in the adult population
due to risk of embolism and thrombophlebitis.
true

 Question 10
1 out of 1 points

The nurse is performing venipuncture and an ecchymosis forms over and around the
insertion area, which has become raised and hardened.  The nurse is unable to
advance the cannula into the vein.  These are recognized by the nurse as signs of:
hematoma

 Question 11
1 out of 1 points

After cleansing the venipuncture site with an antiseptic, the nurse should
Allow to air dry

 Question 12
1 out of 1 points

The nurse checks an infusion site on a patient and finds swelling and cool skin
temperature.  Also, the patient's skin appears blanched and feels rigid, and the
infusion rate has slowed.  The nurse recognizes these as signs of: infiltration

 Question 13
1 out of 1 points

Identify the part of the IV needle.

 Question 14
1 out of 1 points

When securing the hub of the IV cannula to the skin, it is very important to: Ensure
that the tape does not cover the insertion site

 Question 15
1 out of 1 points

After inserting the catheter/needle through the surface of the skin, you notice blood
returning into the plastic chamber of the catheter (flashback), your next step would
be to level the catheter and advance the needle and catheter slightly

 Question 16
1 out of 1 points

Shaving a hairy arm with a razor is permitted for the purpose of vascular access.
NEVER SHAVE, may cause micro abrasion and cause infection. Just shorten hair with scissor

 Question 17
1 out of 1 points

The recommended technique to palpate a vein is to

Rest one or two fingers and lightly palpate
 Question 18
0 out of 1 points

A nurse is distending a client's vein that is normotensive in preparation for

venipuncture.  Which is the most appropriate technique for applying a tourniquet?
Apply the tourniquet 6 to 8 inches proximal to the venipuncture site.

 Question 19
1 out of 1 points

Documentation of the client's peripheral intravenous site indicates the insertion date

as July 1.  When is the due date for the insertion site change?
Every 72-96 hours or 3-4 days

 Question 20
1 out of 1 points

Palpating the vein prior to venipuncture helps the nurse to determine: to find the
patency, depth, direction