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vicky

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When preparing to obtain a blood sample from an implanted infusion port, the nurse should:
 
  A. Irrigate forcefully before blood aspiration
  B. Use a 5-ml syringe or smaller to obtain the sample
  C. Withdraw the needle if any resistance is felt and reinsert it immediately
  D. Insert a Huber needle at a 90-degree angle until it hits the bottom of the portal chamber

Question 2

An appropriate technique for the nurse to implement when changing the dressing of a peripheral IV site is to:
 
  A. Wear sterile gloves to remove the old dressing
  B. Keep one hand over the IV catheter until the tape is replaced
  C. Cleanse with an antiseptic solution in a circular manner toward the site
  D. Tape the connection between the IV catheter port and the tubing



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bbburns21

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Answer to Question 1

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D. While holding wings or needle hub, insert safety Huber needle through skin at a 90-degree angle and push firmly down until needle penetrates silicone septum and is in portal chamber.
A. Do not irrigate forcefully if resistance is felt.
B. Never use a syringe less than 10 ml because the psi pressure is too high.
C. If Huber needle is withdrawn, prepare skin for new insertion with a sterile Huber needle.

Answer to Question 2

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B. Secure catheter with nondominant hand while preparing to apply dressing.
A. Perform hand hygiene. Apply disposable gloves.
C. Apply the final swab in a circular pattern moving outward from the insertion site.
D. Do not tape over connection of access tubing or port to IV catheter.




vicky

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


adammoses97

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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