NUR 2648 Professional Nursing Skills II
Professional Nursing Skills 2 Quiz 1
What is an air embolism?
Correct Answer:
rare complication involving the introduction of air into the vascular system
What can a nurse do to prevent an air embolism?
Correct Answer:
Flush, prime
Where do you put tension on the vein to keep it from rolling?
Correct Answer:
below the poking site pull down
What are some interventions you can implement if a patient has dark skin and you can't see veins?
Correct Answer:
Alcohol wipe
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What is a J loop?
Correct Answer:
IV adapter to infusion therapy
What does a J loop do?
Correct Answer:
Prevents infection
What should a nurse do if they poke a patient and are unable to get access?
Correct Answer:
Warm compress Alcohol pad
What should a nurse do if they poke a patient twice and are unable to get access?
Correct Answer:
Move to different arm/vein, start distal
What are some interventions a nurse can implement if the patient claims that they have rolling veins?
Correct Answer:
Immobilize vein by pulling down on vein
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