IVPB Via Gravity Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 8 steps of IVPB Via Gravity
A
- verify medication
- gather supplies
- prepare tubing
- prepare medication for administration
- follow universal competencies
- administer medication
- discontinue infusion
- complete procedure
2
Q
what supplies do you need for IVPB by gravity
A
IVPB medication 80in. IV primary tubing for gravity IV tubing label 10 mL saline flush alcohol swab swab cap
3
Q
when preparing tubing what do you do
A
clean workspace calculate rate, dose and dilution HH label tubing close roller clamp
4
Q
when preparing medication for administration what do you do
A
spike IVPB medication
fill chamber to line
open clamp to prime tubing
close clamp
5
Q
what are the universal competencies
A
introduce self perform HH identify patient assess allergies teach patient
6
Q
when administering medication what do you do
A
scan patient armband and scan medication
7
Q
what are the steps when administering medication
A
assess IV site celan port and dry flush with 2-3 mL saline attach IV tubing open clamp monitor for 1 minute
8
Q
when discontinuing the line what steps do you need to follow
A
HH identify self and patient close tubing clamp disconnect tubing clean port and dry flush with 2-3 mL saline apply swab cap
