IV Therapy/infusion Competency Assessment B

1. A nurse initiating a peripheral IV infusion punctures the skin and selected vein and observes blood return in the flashback chamber of the IV catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform next. – Lower the catheter until is is almost flush with the skin. (facilitates full penetration of the wall of the vein)

2. Which of the following is an important nursing action when converting an IV infusion to a saline lock? – Flush the IV catheter to confirm patency.

3. A patient in early stage renal failure is prescribed an infusion of 0.45% sodium chloride. This type of solution is appropriate because it: – Dilutes extracellular fluid and rehydrates the cells. (infusing a hypotonic solution moves fluid into the cells)………………….