Exam 31: Advanced Procedures

Which of these signs would indicate to the nurse that a client's nasogastric (NG)tube has become blocked?

The nurse is preparing for placement of a nasogastric tube in a client.Before inserting a nasogastric tube,which position will the nurse place the client?

According to the CDC guidelines,IV tubing must be changed every:

When changing a central venous dressing,the nurse understands that the rationale to prevent complications such as infection include:

What is the MOST common method of obtaining blood specimens from a client?

At what level should a nurse attach a secondary administration set (piggyback)medication bag to a primary bag of IV solution?

Before a nurse initiates a venipuncture,it is essential for the nurse to know:

What is the BEST way for a nurse to identify the best site for a venipuncture?

Which of these observations of a client's IV infusion site would indicate to the nurse that no complications have developed?

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)guidelines,IV solutions must be changed every 24 hours and IV catheters must be changed every:

A nurse is collecting equipment to start an intravenous (IV)infusion in an adult client.Which gauge IV catheter should the nurse select?

A nurse is preparing to draw blood from a client.Where should the tourniquet be applied?

After a client's nasogastric (NG)tube is inserted,what is the BEST way for the nurse to confirm the tube is correctly placed?

As a nasogastric (NG)tube is being inserted,the nurse should tell the client to:

Which of these steps describes the correct way for a nurse to cleanse the site selected for a client's venipuncture?

To estimate the length of the nasogastric (NG)tube that should be inserted to reach the client's stomach,the nurse should use the NG tube to measure the distance from the:

The nurse is preparing for placement of a nasogastric tube in a client and will use which type of technique for this procedure?

Which of these statements about selecting a vein for venipuncture to start an IV infusion is TRUE?

A nurse is to remove an interrupted suture from an incision site.After the site has been cleansed,which of these steps is correct?

A nurse has successfully initiated an IV infusion as ordered for a client.After securing the IV catheter and tubing,which of these actions should the nurse take next?