Asked by Ricki Elizabeth on Sep 30, 2024
A nurse is preparing to start peripheral intravenous (IV) therapy. In which order will the nurse perform the steps starting with the first one?
1) Clean site.
2) Select vein.
3) Apply tourniquet.
4) Release tourniquet.
5) Reapply tourniquet.
6) Advance and secure.
7) Insert vascular access device.
A) 1, 3, 2, 7, 5, 4, 6
B) 1, 3, 2, 5, 7, 6, 4
C) 3, 2, 1, 5, 7, 6, 4
D) 3, 2, 4, 1, 5, 7, 6
Peripheral Intravenous (IV) Therapy
The administration of liquid substances directly into a vein as a therapeutic treatment, typically using veins in the arms or hands.
Vascular Access Device
A medical device implanted to access the vascular system for the delivery of medications and nutrients, and for blood withdrawal.
- Execute the secure management of intravenous therapy, including careful handling of IV lines and blood transfusions.
Learning Objectives
- Execute the secure management of intravenous therapy, including careful handling of IV lines and blood transfusions.