ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 IV Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who requires insertion of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flushing with 0.9% sodium chloride (
B) maintains PICC patency post-medication. A 10 mL syringe is used (A is incorrect), PICCs are inserted in upper extremities (C is incorrect), and pneumothorax is a risk with central lines, not typically PICCs (
D).
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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