CRNI CRNI Infusion Therapy Documentation and Standards Practice Test 4

Question 1

When documenting a peripheral IV insertion, which element is MOST critical to include per INS standards?

Accepted Answer

Catheter gauge, length, and insertion site with anatomical landmark

Answer

INS standards require documentation of catheter gauge, length, insertion site with anatomical landmark, number of attempts, and patient response.

Question 2

A nurse is documenting a central venous catheter (CVC) dressing change. Which finding requires an incident report in addition to the medical record entry?

Accepted Answer

Catheter tip migrated outside the SVC noted on chest X-ray

Answer

Catheter tip migration outside the SVC is a safety event requiring both medical record documentation and an incident/occurrence report.

Question 3

According to The Joint Commission standards, how should an infusion-related verbal order be documented?

Accepted Answer

Read back the order to the prescriber and document it as a verbal order with the prescriber's name

Answer

TJC requires a read-back verification of verbal orders, which must be documented with the prescriber's name and countersigned within the facility-defined timeframe.

Question 4

What is the recommended documentation timeframe for reassessing a peripheral IV site per INS 2021 standards?

Accepted Answer

At least every 4 hours, or per organizational policy, with every nursing assessment

Answer

INS 2021 recommends assessing and documenting peripheral IV site condition at least every 4 hours and with every nursing assessment, or per organizational policy.

Question 5

A patient receives a blood transfusion. Which documentation set is required to meet AABB and INS standards?

Accepted Answer

Pre- and post-transfusion vital signs, product type, unit number, blood type, volume infused, start/stop times, and patient response

Answer

AABB and INS standards require comprehensive transfusion documentation including identifiers, vital signs, volume, timing, and patient response to ensure traceability and safety.

CRNI Exam Practice Test

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CRNI CRNI Infusion Therapy Documentation and Standards Practice Test 4