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Assessing the primary solution bag (5 steps) - Answer--Compatibility -Which solution will be used to give the IV med -Is there a saline flush bag? If so, is there enough to give the med? -Is the tubing current? If not sticker, when was the med ordered? -Is there a PCA pump tubing connected to t...

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Advanced dosage calculations Exam
Questions and Answers
Assessing the primary solution bag (5 steps) - Answer--Compatibility
-Which solution will be used to give the IV med
-Is there a saline flush bag? If so, is there enough to give the med?
-Is the tubing current? If not sticker, when was the med ordered?
-Is there a PCA pump tubing connected to the primary tubing?

Assessing the IV access device - Answer--Type of IV line (peripheral/central)
-Assess the site (any infiltration/phlebitis)

When do vital signs need to be done when giving IV meds? - Answer-Prior to
administration if cardiac medication (Lanoxin)

Equipment needed to administer the med - Answer-Reconstitution; flushes; size of
syringe; saline flush bag, tubing, stickers; alcohol wipes

Where do you label syringes and what do you need to put on label? - Answer--Label
under the number (don't cover the number or the lines and do not label the needle cover
or the plunger)
-On label: name of med and time to administer, patient initials

Administering PCA's (patient controlled analgesia) - Answer-PCA's never infuse alone!
Know compatibilities with primary solution and IVPB

Administering IVPB meds - Answer-What solution and size of bag?
Time to infuse med
Does it need diluted 1st?
Rate to push medication?

Example of IVPB meds - Answer-Narcotics, Ativan, antibiotics

Equipment needed at all times!! - Answer--Alcohol wipes- MANY!
-Saline flushes
-Hemostat
-Stickers for tubings and bags
-White sterile caps for end of tubing

Peripheral IV lines vs. Central IV lines - Answer-Peripheral IV lines are for short-term
use, usually last approximately 3 days. Central IV lives are for long-term use, even
years for some central lines

Locations of peripheral IV lines - Answer-Hand, forearm, upper arm, leg, scalp (babies)

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