Principles of Practice Flashcards
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A nurse is asked to administer an infusion using a technique she has never performed before. What is the MOST appropriate response?
Answer: Request supervised training or preceptorship before performing independently
Nurses must practice within their competency level and seek supervised training before independently performing unfamiliar procedures.
Which organization publishes the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice that serve as the primary reference for CRNI exam content?
Answer: Infusion Nurses Society (INS)
The Infusion Nurses Society (INS) publishes the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, which is the primary reference standard for infusion nursing.
A nurse notices a colleague consistently skipping hand hygiene before accessing central lines. What is the MOST appropriate action?
Answer: Address the behavior directly with the colleague and report ongoing non-compliance to a supervisor
Nurses have a professional and ethical obligation to address unsafe practices directly and escalate to supervisors if the behavior continues.
When obtaining informed consent for placement of a PICC line, which element is MOST critical for the nurse to ensure the patient understands?
Answer: The risks, benefits, and alternatives to the procedure
Valid informed consent requires that the patient understands the procedure's risks, benefits, and available alternatives.
A patient receiving home IV antibiotics reports the infusion pump is alarming with an 'occlusion' message. The nurse is unable to visit in person immediately. What is the BEST initial guidance?
Answer: Advise the patient to stop the infusion and flush the line per protocol; nurse will call back shortly
Stopping the infusion and flushing the line per protocol is the safest interim step while the nurse arranges further assessment.
Which practice BEST supports a culture of safety in infusion therapy?
Answer: Encouraging near-miss reporting without fear of punitive consequences
A culture of safety is built on non-punitive reporting of near misses and errors to enable systemic learning and improvement.
An infusion nurse is caring for a patient who speaks limited English. Which action is MOST consistent with ethical and legal standards?
Answer: Obtain a qualified medical interpreter before providing education or obtaining consent
Federal law (Title VI) and ethical standards require the use of qualified medical interpreters to ensure informed consent and effective patient education.