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)? 

 A client who is receiving a blood transfusion rings the call bell for the nurse. When entering the room, the nurse notes that the client is flushed, dyspneic, and complaining of generalized itching. The nurse interprets that the client is experiencing: 

The nurse understands that insensible fluid loss occurs through which routes? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 

A nurse educator is conducting an in-service presentation on electrolytes. Which group of electrolytes should the educator refer to as being “positively charged”?

A nurse obtains a blood specimen for type and cross match for a client suspected of having type B-positive blood. The nurse understands that B-positive blood contains which antibody in the plasma? 

An infection control nurse is revising a hospital’s policies regarding infection control measures and seeking a reference for current recommendations. Which organization is responsible for establishing guidelines for infection control practices? 

Per INS Standards, how often should primary intermittent infusion sets be changes?