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Vascular Access Exam Prep - Question List

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76. The nurse is aware that their hospital has a policy that allows nursing aides to remove intravenous lines while on the surgical unit. The nurse delegates this task to the aide and the intravenous catheter is removed incorrectly. Who is responsible for this mistake?
  1. The hospital, because the policy allowed the procedure.
  2. The nurse, because they supervised the procedure.
  3. The aide, because they performed the procedure.
  4. Both B and C
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77. The nurse is preparing to insert an intravenous catheter to administer fluids for a patient who will have surgery. What is the most important factor that affects the nurse’s choice of location for this site?
  1. The type of cannula to be used
  2. The duration of the infusion
  3. The condition of the vein for use
  4. Both B and C
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78. What special precaution should be observed when collecting a specimen for blood cultures?
  1. Maintaining aseptic technique.
  2. Maintaining postural position.
  3. Maintaining calmness.
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79.
A patient is admitted with severe burns over 50 percent of their body. The nurse inserts an IV to begin fluid administration and for medications. What is the typical process of fluid shift for this type of patient within the first 48 hours?
  1. Fluid is pulled out of the blood vessels and into the tissues.
  2. Fluid is pulled out of the tissues and into the blood vessels.
  3. Fluid maintains equilibrium between the blood vessels and the tissues.
  4. Fluid movement depends on the type of burn and the patient’s electrolyte status.
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80. Which statement is a requirement when managing exposure to blood borne pathogens?
  1. Nurses should receive training in handling occupational exposure if there is a risk of coming in contact with blood borne pathogens.
  2. Food and drink should be kept on a separate table in the operating suite, away from the patient.
  3. A contaminated needle should be carefully recapped before placing it in a biohazard container.
  4. Employers are required to provide measures for hand hygiene practices.
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