Author Question: Which restraint is most appropriate for the insertion of an intravenous line in a scalp vein of an ... (Read 37 times)

haleyc112 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Which restraint is most appropriate for the insertion of an intravenous line in a scalp vein of an infant?

a. Mummy
b. Clove hitch
c. Jacket
d. Elbow

Question 2

The prescription for a 4-month-old is penicillin G 150,000 units intramuscularly bid. The drug is supplied as a unit dose of 600,000 units in a 5-mL vial. How many milliliters (mL) should the nurse provide?

a. 1.25
b. 1.4
c. 1.6
d. 1.8

bblaney · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A mummy restraint would be used to restrain an infant for insertion of an intravenous line in a scalp vein.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
600,000_mL
5 mL 150,000 = 1.25 mL