The presence of a blood clot in or around the catheter increases the risk for BSI.

Upon inspection of a client’s peripheral I.V. site, a nurse notes 2+ phlebitis of the client’s vein. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A nurse is preparing to initiate an IV on a 3-year-old child. Which action should the nurse take first? 

Match the correct abbreviation for each common IV solution 

Body fluids are in constant motion, maintaining living conditions for body cells. The fluid within the body also has the following functions except?  

Malnutrition is associated with the following complications except: 

 Current INS standards dictate that a peripheral-short catheter placed in an emergency situation where aseptic technique has been compromised shall be replaced: SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 

Which one of these is a chemical antiseptic that has both bactericidal and bacteriostatic mechanisms of action? 

 A client is being transfused with a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBC’s). The nurse understands that it is necessary to remain with the client for what time period after the transfusion is started. 

A nurse is caring for a client who has been experiencing prolonged vomiting prior to being admitted to the hospital. The client has experienced development of metabolic alkalosis. Which of the following are manifestations of alkalosis (bicarbonate excess)?