As the nurse attempts venipuncture in the patient's right hand, the vein rolls. To stabilize the vein, the nurse will
1. Carefully apply enough pressure with the index and middle fingers to trap the rolling vein.
2. Use the index finger and thumb of the nondominant hand to anchor the vein above and below the intended venipuncture site.
3. Use a winged-infusion set with a syringe rather than a Vacutainer.
4. Apply heat for several minutes to enhance the visibility of the vein.
Question 2
A nurse understands that a preoperative checklist is used to
1. Confirm that all preoperative tasks have been completed.
2. Provide instructions for the surgical assistant.
3. Provide documentation.
4. Both 1 and 3
C, A nurse can also administer the medication by setting the dose and rate with an electronic infusi
A patient centered care approach
Helping maintain accurate patient records is a critical part of the medical assistant's work.
Apply light effleurage around abdomen in a large circle with the palm of a flat hand.
Graph the function by hand & label key points on graph: