IV THERAPY AND INJECTIONS

Question 1

WHAT DOES ANTT STAND FOR?

Answer 1

ASEPTIC NON-TOUCH TECHNIQUE

Always cleanse hands effectively
Non-touch technique is used at all times- protect key parts
Touch non key parts w/ confidence
Take appropriate infection prevention precautions

Question 2

what does SAS stand for?

Answer 2

Saline flush
Access- administer IV drugs or fluid
Saline flush

Question 3

what is important in cannula care?

Answer 3

ANTT
flush with 0.9% saline 
turbulent flushing 
SAS
look at IV site each shift- check

Question 4

positive pressure?

Answer 4

lock the line while you are still flushing

Question 5

VIP?

Answer 5

visual infusion phlebitis score 0-5

Question 6

what are some possible problems with IV therapy?

Answer 6

phlebitis- inflammation of a vein

infection-

Question 7

what are some advantages of injections?

Answer 7

compliance
duration of actions
treatment options
patient choice - site, convienence

Question 8

what are different sites/types of injection?

Answer 8

intradermal
subcutaneous
intramuscular - depot
intravenous

Question 9

administration technique of injections?

Answer 9

Z TRACK
pull skin down to one side, insert needle quickly and smoothly at 90 degree angle, inject slowly (10sec/ml), wait 10 sec before slowly withdrawing needle and apply pressure on the site.

Question 10

tips for pain management with injections?

Answer 10

infants- sugar solution
topical anaesthetics
ice or ice + vibration (buzzy bee)
distracting 
insert medication at room temp 
keep muscle relaxed 
break through skin quickly