Which sequence of nursing actions is correct for administering a ...

[Beheh]

Which sequence of nursing actions is correct for administering a drug by intravenous push through a saline lock?
 
  a. Flush the setup with prescribed fluid, disinfect the injection port, aspirate, administer the medication, chart.
  b. Disinfect the injection port, administer the medication, flush the setup with the prescribed fluid, chart.
  c. Disinfect the injection port, flush the setup with the prescribed fluid, aspirate, administer the medication, flush again, chart.
  d. Wash hands, flush the setup with the prescribed fluid, aspirate, administer the medication, chart.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client receiving an intravenous infusion via an electronic infusion device. The device begins to alarm and the nurse addresses this problem as soon as possible because the alarm:
 
  a. is annoying to the client.
  b. indicates an increase in the rate of the infusion.
  c. denotes the presence of pain at the infusion site.
  d. indicates that the infusion is not flowing properly.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: The vascular assess should be flushed before and after the medication.
B Incorrect: The vascular assess should be flushed before and after the medication.
C Correct: This is the appropriate sequence of nursing actions.
D Incorrect: The vascular assess should be flushed before and after the medication.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not the rationale for the nurse's action.
B Incorrect: This is not the rationale for the nurse's action and is a false statement.
C Incorrect: This is not a function of an electronic infusion device.
D Correct: When an electronic infusion device alarm sounds, it indicates the infusion is not flowing properly.

[Beheh]

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