NURS366 IV Insertion Exam Study Set
With Accurate Answers
Before starting an IV... What is essential information that a nurse needs to know? -
ANSWER - Appropriate IV therapy order: Solution, Route, Rate, Time Frame
- What is the patient's plan of care?
- Why does the patient need an IV?
- What is the duration of treatment?
- Patient History: IV experience, Allergies, Comorbidities, Medications
- Patient Assessment: Physical findings, Lab Values, Age, Mobility, Skin, Mucous
membranes, Dominant hand
- What supplies are needed to start an IV?
Patient Preparation Prior to IV Start - ANSWER Education
- What patient teaching principles would you use?
- What would you say?
- What words would you choose?
Patient Comfort
- Positioning
- Nonpharmacologic measures
- Anesthetic use
Supplies for IV Start - ANSWER - Prepared patient
- Towel or chux
- Sharps disposal
- Gloves (well fitted)
- Tourniquet
- IV site prep (betadine, alcohol or chlorohexidine prep)
- IV catheter (at least 2 of appropriate size)
