A nurse is preparing to initiate IV therapy for a client. Which of the following sites should the nurse use to place the peripheral IV catheter?

Nondominant dorsal

Nondominant forearm basilic vein

Dominant distal dorsal vein

Dominant antecubital basilic vein

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Choice A rationale:

The dorsal vein is not typically used for peripheral IV catheter placement due to its location and potential for complications.

Choice B rationale:

The nondominant forearm basilic vein is a common site for peripheral IV catheter placement due to its accessibility and stability.

Choice C rationale:

The distal dorsal vein is not a common site for peripheral IV catheter placement.

Choice D rationale:

The antecubital basilic vein can be used, but the nondominant forearm basilic vein is often preferred for peripheral IV catheter placement due to its accessibility and stability.

Nursing Test Bank

Quiz #1: RN Exams Pharmacology Exams Quiz #2: RN Exams Medical-Surgical Exams Quiz #3: RN Exams Fundamentals Exams Quiz #4: RN Exams Maternal-Newborn Exams Quiz #5: RN Exams Anatomy and Physiology Exams Quiz #6: RN Exams Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Quiz #7: RN Exams Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Quiz #8: RN Exams Community Health Exams Quiz #9: RN Exams Promoting Health across the lifespan Exams Quiz #10: RN Exams Multidimensional care Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Quiz #1: Naxlex RN Comprehensive online practice 2019 B with NGN Quiz #2: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Quiz #3: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam A Quiz #4: Naxlex HESI Exit LPN Exam Quiz #5: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Quiz #6: Naxlex VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Quiz #8: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Quiz #10: Naxlex HESI PN Exit exam Quiz #11: Naxlex HESI PN EXIT Exam 2

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

A BUN level of 15 mg/dL is within a normal range.

Choice B rationale:

A potassium level of 3.8 mEq/L is within a normal range.

Choice C rationale:

Dizziness upon standing could indicate orthostatic hypotension, which could be a concern following administration of a diuretic like furosemide.

Choice D rationale:

Difficulty hearing is not typically associated with furosemide administration.

A. The client should be treated by giving potassium by IV bolus. B. Another formulation of potassium should be given IV. C. Potassium chloride should be diluted in dextrose 5% in water. D. The potassium infusion rate is too rapid.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

IV bolus administration of potassium is not appropriate due to the risk of cardiac arrhythmias.

Choice B rationale:

The formulation of potassium (potassium chloride) is appropriate for IV administration.

Choice C rationale:

Potassium chloride is typically diluted in normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) for IV administration, not dextrose.

Choice D rationale:

The prescribed infusion rate of 30 mEq of potassium chloride over 30 minutes is too rapid and could lead to adverse effects, such as cardiac arrhythmias. The nurse should clarify the prescription and discuss a slower infusion rate with the provider.

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

A nurse is preparing to initiate IV therapy for a client. Which of the following sites should the nurse use to place the peripheral IV catheter?

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure. The nurse administered furosemide 60 mg IV bolus 30 min earlier. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive potassium replacement. The provider's prescription reads, "Potassium chloride 30 mEq in 0.9% sodium chloride 100 mL IV over 30 min." For which of the following reasons should the nurse clarify this prescription with the provider?

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A nurse is discussing adverse reactions to pain medications in older adult clients with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as risk factors for an adverse drug reaction? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for clozapine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is assessing a client who is taking an osmotic laxative. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of fluid volume deficit?

A nurse is reviewing a client's 0800 laboratory values at 1100. The nurse notes that the client received heparin at 1000. Which of the following laboratory values warrants an incident report?

A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride elixir 20 mEq/day PO to divide equally every 12 hr. Available is 6.7 mEq/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of an adult client who has a fever and a prescription for acetaminophen. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for receiving this medication?

A nurse is assessing a client after administering phenytoin IV bolus for a seizure. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication?

A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking pioglitazone. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?