LECTURE 8 (Medical infusion devices)

Question 1

What are Medical devices?

Answer 1

Any device intended to be used for medical devices

Question 2

What is a Disposable device?

Answer 2

Any medical apparatus intended for one-time or temporary use

Question 3

What is a Single-use medical device?

Answer 3

A medical device used one time, by one patient, during one procedure

Question 4

What is the purpose of Infusion sets?

Answer 4

• Deliver drugs/fluid through IV
• Controlling the speed of infusion
• Avoid the air embolism
• Infection control
• Stop and control drug delivery when its needed

Question 5

What do the “6 rights” consist of?

Answer 5

• Right patient
• Right drug
• Right dosage
• Right route
• Right time
• Right documentation

Question 6

What is the function of a Blood transfusion site?

Answer 6

• Prevents the administration of cellular debris
• Provides complete safety to the patient during a blood transfusion