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Rationale for IV med
Question | Answer |
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What is the differance between flushing an IV lock with heparin or normal saline? | These both maintain patency of the IV lock. Saline is frequently used for peripheral locks. |
Why is it improtant to preapre IV fluids according to manufacturers direction? | It is important to have the correct dose and the correct dilution. |
Whats so important about performing hand hygiene and putting on gloves for IV locks. | this reduces the transmission of microorganisms and reduces the likelihood of the nurses hands contacting the clients blood. |
Why would you identify the client prior to performing a procedure on an IV lock? | this ensures that the right client receives the medication. |
Why would you use the push-stop-push-stop technique to give IV meds? | this created a turbulance in the flow through the catheter which reduces the residue buildup in th line and the potential for occlusion. |
Clean diaphram of IV lock with antiseptic swab. Why? | this prevents microorganisms from entering the circulatory system during the needle insertion. |
Why do you aspirate for blood prior to flushing an IV lock? | The presence of blood confirms that the catheter or needle is in the vein. |
What happens if IV medications are not injected slowly at the recommended rate of infusion? | Injecting the drug to rapidly can have a serious untoward reaction. |
What is the purpose of flushing an IV lock with 1 mL of saline? | This removes blood and heparin (if present) from the needle and the lock. |
What is the purposes of a second flush, after the medication has been administered, in th IV lock? | The saline injection flushes the medicaiton through the catheter and prepares the lock for heparin if the medication is used. Heparin is incompatible with many medications. |
Why is an injection port important in an existing line? | An injection port must be used because it is self sealing. Any puncture to the plastic tubing will leak. |
What good comes out of disposing equipment according to company policy? | this reduces needlestick injuries and spread of microorganisms. |