You Note Bleeding from an IV Insertion Site

question 17

Multiple Choice

You note bleeding from an IV insertion site.Which action is correct?

• A) Tell the nurse at once.
• B) Apply a dressing over the needle or catheter.
• C) Clamp the IV tubing.
• D) Discontinue the IV.

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Definitions:

Homogeneous Catalyst

A catalyst that exists in the same phase (solid, liquid, or gas) as the reactants in a chemical reaction, promoting the reaction without being consumed.

Zero-order Reaction

A chemical reaction where the speed at which it occurs is unaffected by the amount of reactant(s) present.

Reactant Concentration

The amount of reactants present in a given volume of solution at the start of a chemical reaction, influencing the reaction rate.

First-order Reaction

A chemical reaction whose rate is directly proportional to the concentration of a single reactant.