The primary purpose of using an IV infusion pump is to:

Rationale:
A. Carefully remove the gloves and follow with hand hygiene is correct because gloves are considered personal protective equipment (PPE) that protect the nurse from exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Once contaminated, gloves should be removed properly to prevent further contamination, followed immediately by hand hygiene to ensure any residual microorganisms on the skin are removed. This follows standard infection control protocols.

B. Prepare an incident report is incorrect because a blood spill on gloves does not require an incident report if no exposure occurred and proper procedures were followed. Incident reports are reserved for needlestick injuries or other breaches in standard precautions that pose risk of infection.

C. Ask the client to undergo a blood test is incorrect because the client has no documented infection, and a blood test is not warranted. Testing the client would be unnecessary, invasive, and not indicated by standard precautions.

D. Wash the gloved hands and then throw the gloves away is incorrect because washing gloves is ineffective in removing pathogens and does not replace proper hand hygiene. Contaminated gloves must be discarded and hands washed thoroughly after removal.

Rationale:
A. Non-dominant forearm is incorrect because the non-dominant arm is preferred for IV insertion to minimize interference with the patient’s daily activities and reduce the risk of accidental dislodgement.

B. Areas of flexion is correct because IVs placed over joints such as the wrist, antecubital fossa, or elbow are prone to mechanical complications. Movement at the joint can cause dislodgement, infiltration, phlebitis, or occlusion of the catheter, making these areas less ideal for routine IV placement.

C. Upper extremity veins is incorrect because veins in the upper extremity are the preferred sites for peripheral IV access due to ease of access, visibility, and patient comfort.

D. A stable, palpable vein is incorrect because a palpable vein that does not roll and is stable is ideal for IV insertion. Such veins are less likely to infiltrate or dislodge and provide reliable access for infusion.