Intravenous Potassium Should Never Be Administered

question 1

Multiple Choice

Intravenous potassium should never be administered:

• A) through a peripheral line.
• B) through the subclavian vein.
• C) as a bolus through the side arm of the intravenous line.
• D) through the jugular vein.

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Definitions:

Flexion

A movement decreasing the angle between two body parts, such as bending the arm at the elbow or the knee.

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

A muscle located in the forearm that extends and adducts the wrist, playing a significant role in the movement of the hand and wrist.

Adduct

To move a limb or other body part toward the midline of the body.

Wrist

The joint connecting the hand and the forearm.