Intravenous Therapy Lessons BSN 246
Questions With Complete Solutions
Which of the following sites should be avoided for intravenous
(IV) line insertion? (Select all that apply.) correct answer: -foot
of an adult
-site distal to a previous venipuncture site
-ventral surface of wrist (inner wrist)
-areas of venous bifurcation
An adult patient developed a complication with his IV and it had
to be removed, yet continued IV fluids were needed. Which site
would be most appropriate for the nurse to choose? correct
answer: proximal to the previous IV site
Which of the following sites should be avoided when initiating
an intravenous infusion? (Select all that apply.) correct answer:
-the left arm of a patient who has a history of a left side
mastectomy
-an area of venous bifurcation or palpation of valves
-side of paralysis
A patient has been receiving intravenous (IV) antibiotics and as
a result has had several IV site locations. What action can the
nurse take to promote venous distention in the patient? (Select
all that apply.) correct answer: -apply a warm pack to the arm
for several minutes
-rub or stroke the patients arm
