Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 727 of 2368
The nurse recognizes an arterial line by its firm, non-pliable pressure tubing. The client also needs maintenance IV fluids. Which action is correct?
- Infuse the fluids through a venous access device instead
- Connect the fluids to the pressure tubing at a Y port
- Infuse the fluids through the arterial line slowly
- Use the arterial line only for fluid boluses
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Correct answer: Infuse the fluids through a venous access device instead
Medications and IV fluids must never go through an arterial line. They need a separate venous access device.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Initiate IV Therapy: Arterial Lines. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026