BONTRAGER CHAPTER 14 URINARY SYSTEM & VENIPUNCTURE STUDY QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS | RATED A+
BONTRAGER CHAPTER 14 URINARY SYSTEM & VENIPUNCTURE
STUDY QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS
| RATED A+
The percutaneous puncture of a vein for withdrawal of blood or injection of a solution -
Answer>>> venipuncture
What type of contrast medium is used for radiographic exams of the urinary system? -
Answer>>> Water-soluble iodinated
What is it called when the entire dose of contrast is administered all at one time. - Answer>>>
bolus injection
The two methods of administering contrast material are the ________ technique and the bolus
technique. - Answer>>> Drip infusion
The type of contrast administration where a specific amount is introduced through the IV over a
specified amount of time - Answer>>> Drip infusion
The triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm opposite the elbow - the ideal place to
begin an IV - Answer>>> antecubital fossa
What are the three primary veins, located in the antecubital fossa, used to start an IV -
Answer>>> Median cubital, cephalic, basilic
True/False - you should never inject contrast directly into a shunt, central line, or vascular
catheter unless directed to do so by a physician - Answer>>> True
the most common size of needle used for bolus injections on adults is: - Answer>>> 18-22 gauge
What determines the size of the needle used for an IV? - Answer>>> The size of the vein
What size needle is commonly used for pediatric patients? - Answer>>> 23 to 25 gauge
What is the first step in venipuncture? - Answer>>> Wash hands and put on gloves
Where is the tourniquet placed on the arm for a venipuncture procedure? - Answer>>> 3"-4"
above the site
When performing venipuncture, the bevel of the needle faces __________ at an angle between
________ and ______ degrees - Answer>>> Upward - 20 and 45 degrees
True/False - The IV should be removed immediately after the contrast has been injected -
Answer>>> False
Where should all needles be placed for disposal? - Answer>>> designated "sharps" containers
What should be done if an extraversion of contrast occurs? - Answer>>> Elevate the site - use a
cold compress for approximately 20 minutes followed by a warm compress - document and
report per facility policy